# Department of the Air Force Expands Military Spouse Hiring Program

The Department of the Air Force has expanded its Global Military Spouse Connection (GMSC) pilot program to additional U.S. and overseas installations, including locations in Arizona, Texas, and Germany. This initiative facilitates connections between active-duty military spouses and local hiring managers to address employment challenges caused by frequent relocations. By creating a structured pipeline for qualified military spouses to access government employment opportunities, the program aims to enhance family stability and support mission readiness.

- The expansion includes key locations such as Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany; Glendale, Arizona; and San Angelo, Texas, broadening the geographic reach of the program.
- Hiring managers are supported in identifying well-qualified candidates, ensuring that placements are based on skills and experience rather than convenience.
- Procurement and human resources professionals should consider how this program influences workforce planning and civilian hiring strategies at Air Force installations.
- Contractors and service providers supporting Air Force personnel may find opportunities to align with or support this initiative through workforce development or employment services.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of the Air Force (DAF)
- Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC)
- Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS)

### Key Quotes
> It's not just, Here's a person, here's a positionit's, Do they qualify for it? Do they have the skills, experience, and knowledge for this position? We are assisting hiring managers in finding the best-qualified individual; we're not contacting them to do favors.
> — Wyteeshia McRoberts, Career Field Administrator

> PCSing and moving are stressful and take a financial toll on our military families. It is our hope that this program will help military spouses move more confidently knowing someone is working on barriers to their employment.
> — Enrique Jones, GMSC Program Manager

> Many of us spouses have a breadth of experience and strong work ethic, we just need to be connected to the right job.
> — Kayla Amie, Military Spouse

### Sources
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