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Americans rightly acknowledge the sacrifices and heroic deeds of those who serve in the military, but all-too-often the contributions and sacrifices off military spouses are overlooked. This may soon change, however, if a military widow and a military spouse are successful in their goal to have a military spouse monument built in the Washington, D.C., area.

Karie Darga, the widow of a Sailor who made the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq, and Navy spouse Nicole Alcorn have spearhead the memorial effort. Their efforts got a boost this summer when Rep. Thelma Drake, R-Va., introduced a bill in the House to authorize construction of the monument on public property.

Supporters of the monument expect it to be funded entirely with public funds, with the cost expected to be between $30 and $50 million.

The memorial would be a fitting tribute to the men and women who are truly the backbone of the American service member. During long deployments overseas, military spouses maintain the family finances, care for the children and often work to bring in additional income - all without the daily support of their husbands or wives. Their sacrifices make it possible for military personnel to focus on their mission with the confidence that their family is well-taken care of.

Hope for a memorial coincides with the Army unveiling its new Army Family Covenant, which among other things, acknowledges the sacrifices of military spouses and lays out plans to help them improve resources in the areas of child care, education and career training.

When it comes to education, military spouses can take advantage of tuition assistance for military spouse programs at many schools. Military spouse education is an important element in helping military spouses meet the career and educational goals they set for themselves. Military spouse tuition discounts can be found at many schools serving the educational needs of military spouses.

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