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Wicker Assembles Care Packages for U.S. Military Spouses

By: Sarah Ulmer - September 6, 2018

USO Event Spotlights Importance of Military Families

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today participated in a United Service Organizations (USO) Military Spouse Care Package Assembly event in the U.S. Capitol complex.

“As a veteran, I understand the importance of supporting military families. I appreciate the work of the USO to spotlight military spouses and their contributions to our nation,” Wicker said.

Wicker spent time packing spouse care packages, which included a water bottle, a journal, a sleep mask, a bath bomb, and other gifts for the spouses of deployed service members.

The event is part of the USO’s “Salute to Military Spouses” project, a six-month initiative to highlight the contributions of military spouses and the challenges they face.

As part of the program, the USO plans to extend its Care Package Program to include a Military Spouse Care Package Program. This fall, the USO will allow deployed service members to send a free USO care package directly to their spouse.

To learn more about the USO’s Salute to Military Spouses, visit USO.org/MilSpouseSalute.

Press Release

9/6/2018

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Sarah Ulmer

Sarah is a Mississippi native, born and raised in Madison. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University, where she studied Communications, with an emphasis in Broadcasting and Journalism. Sarah’s experience spans multiple mediums, including extensive videography with both at home and overseas, broadcasting daily news, and hosting a live radio show. In 2017, Sarah became a member of the Capitol Press Corp in Mississippi and has faithfully covered the decisions being made by leaders on some of the most important issues facing our state. Email Sarah: sarah@magnoliatribune.com