内布拉斯加州长Pillen设立全美首个军属服务缎带：首批四名陆军配偶获颁，10月定为军属表彰月
内布拉斯加州州长 Jim Pillen 于10月28日在州府 Lincoln 宣布，设立「州长军属服务缎带」（Governor's Military Spouse Service Ribbon），表彰军人配偶在家庭与社区中的付出，并宣布10月为「内布拉斯加军属与退伍军人配偶表彰月」。首批获颁缎带的是四名陆军配偶：Laurie Scheer、Amy Kirchhoff、Shawna Smith 与 Rebekka Edwards。
Pillen 在宣布时说：「每一位军人的背后，都有一个坚强的家庭在默默扛起他服役的重担。军人配偶以忠诚、爱与牺牲，无私地支持着我们的军人。」
据州长办公室公布的数据，陆军配偶的平均年收入为 36,101 美元，失业率高达 20%；在职业支持方面，全美只有约 51% 的州为军属提供学费支持，只有约 38% 的州提供职业执照互认。内布拉斯加此次设立的军属服务缎带为全美首创。
内布拉斯加州退伍军人事务厅厅长 John Hilgert 表示，这条缎带是向军属表达感谢的一种方式，让军人配偶知道自己的牺牲被看见、被珍视。符合条件的军人配偶可通过内布拉斯加州退伍军人事务厅了解缎带申请方式。
Nebraska Governor Pillen Creates Nation's First Military Spouse Service Ribbon, Honors Four Army Spouses
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced on October 28 in Lincoln the creation of the Governor's Military Spouse Service Ribbon, honoring the sacrifices of military spouses, and proclaimed October as Nebraska Military and Veteran Spouse Recognition Month. The first ribbons were presented to four Army spouses: Laurie Scheer, Amy Kirchhoff, Shawna Smith and Rebekka Edwards.
"Behind every servicemember is a strong family at home that carries the weight of his or her service. Military spouses selflessly support our servicemembers with loyalty, love and sacrifice," Pillen said.
According to figures released by the Governor's Office, Army spouses earn an average of $36,101 a year and face an unemployment rate of 20%. Only about 51% of states offer tuition support for military spouses and only about 38% offer occupational license reciprocity. Nebraska's new ribbon is the first of its kind in the nation.
John Hilgert, director of the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs, said the ribbon is one way to thank military spouses and let them know their sacrifices are seen and valued. Eligible spouses can learn how to apply through the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs.
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