Statistics

    • Family members left behind who are significantly impacted: 68,360 people

 

    • Number of adults losing a spouse (estimate) 3,760 widows/widowers

 

    • Number of children losing a parent (estimate) 4,923 children

 

    • Only 18% of military spouses have a four year degree

 

    • 87% would like to further their education - but the cost is the reason for not enrolling

 

    • 74% of military spouses are 18 - 34 years old

 

    • 71% of military spouses have children

 

These figures are current as of September 26, 2014

    • Casualties in Operation Iraqi Freedom (03/19/2003-08/31/2010) 4,425

 

    • Casualties in Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan, other locations) 2,345

 

    • Casualties in Operation New Dawn (Iraq 09/01/2010-12/31/2011) 66

 

    • Total Casualties 6,836