Rep. Mike Rogers Honored for Supporting Military Families
Has been given the Military Family Champion Award by Blue Star Families
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL3), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has been honored with the Military Family Champion Award by Blue Star Families. This award highlights his dedication to improving the lives of military families.
“I’ve been privileged to have the chance to support America’s service members and their families. The men and women in our armed forces selflessly serve and protect our nation, and they are able to do that because their families are standing beside them and enabling their service,” said Rep. Rogers. “The House Armed Services Committee recognized the sacrifices being made by these great Americans and worked hard to improve their quality of life and give them the support and resources they deserve. I’m proud of our achievement and honored by this recognition from Blue Star Families.”
“Chairman Rogers has been a tireless advocate for the people who serve and the families who serve alongside them,” said Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families. “Thanks to his leadership, the needs of military families are not just being heard — they are being met with action and accountability. We are grateful for his past and continued efforts in shaping a stronger, more resilient force and honoring military service.”
The award follows the passage of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. This legislation includes several provisions aimed at enhancing the quality of life for military personnel and their families:
- A 14.5% pay increase for junior enlisted service members (E-4 and below), affecting approximately 500,000 individuals.
- Expansion of military child care programs, including fee assistance and competitive staff salaries.
- An increase in the Basic Needs Allowance to address food insecurity among low-income military families.
- Support for military spouses through expanded child care for job searches, streamlined professional licensure transfers, and the codification of the Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot Program.
These items to support them reflect a concerted effort to address the challenges military families face every day, and ensure they receive the support they need.
