Vice President Kamala Harris is the most qualified candidate in the 2024 presidential election, but as a military spouse, I am worried her policies might fall short in addressing the unique challenges and needs of military families − just as past administrations have.

On Thursday night, Harris will take the stage to officially accept the nomination as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate. During her speech, we will likely hear about several of her policy plans. I hope to hear about how Harris as president would support military families better than past presidents.

Every election cycle, candidates talk about their plans to increase military pay, support military spouse employment and licensure, and provide more accessible and comprehensive health care to military families and veterans − but the reality is they often fall short.

Programs intended to support military families are frequently underfunded or inadequately implemented, leaving families to fend for themselves. This pattern of........

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