Spouses at Andrews AFB create community

Amanda Gross

From planning recipe swaps to movie nights, the Andrews Spouses Club plays a vital role in the community at Andrews AFB.

The programs are designed to unite spouses across the base, according to Heather Umstattd, an Andrews AFB spouse who serves as the club's coordinator.

"I believe military spouses are very important to each other; we need to feel close to those who share similar experiences and feel part of the special family that military spouses create together," Umstattd said. "When I arrived at Andrews there was a disconnected feeling among the spouses I met and many believed it was hard to meet and make new friends and connections. There was a need for a widely available public gathering of military spouses on Andrews."

Umstattd decided to work with others on base to create this community.

Now, the club is the "perfect solution" for military spouses who want to meet others in the community and make friends, she said.

"We also try to inform others about what resources and exciting opportunities are available to everyone," she said. In addition, this is an easy outlet to help the community. Often we meet others who tell us about issues they are facing and we work together to come up with ideas and offer solutions about how to help those who need it."

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