Eliminating Barriers & Changing Culture One Policy at a Time

Send us Fan MailSam Sliney, a judge advocate in the US Air Force, shares her journey in the military and the challenges of being in a mil-to-mil marriage. She discusses how she became a JAG and the different paths to becoming a military lawyer. Sam also talks about the difficulties of being co-located with her husband, who is in the Army, and the logistics of childcare and moving. She highlights the need for better childcare resources and policies that support dual-military families. Sam is part of the Department of the Air Force Women's Initiative Team, which works to identify and eliminate barriers that impact women's service across the department. The conversation covers topics such as the challenges faced by service women postpartum, the process of joining the Women's Initiatives Team (WIT), creating work-life balance, and the importance of representation in children's books. The guest, Sam Sliney, shares her personal journey and offers advice on advocating for change and finding one's why.ABOUTMother of three and wife to an Army Green Beret, Sam Sliney has been a dedicated member of the U.S. Air Force as a Judge Advocate since 2014, with extensive experience on active duty and in the Air National Guard. As a federal civilian employee, she works at the Joint Special Operations Command as an attorney advisor. She is committed to shaping a Department of Defense that provides essential support and resources for the success of all service members. A passionate advocate for gender equality and equity, Sam leads initiatives aimed at developing policies, advancing medical research, improving access to healthcare for women at every stage of their lives, and challenging culture norms surrounding parenthood and career. Link to the children’s book: https://a.co/d/b0tlxEDLink to WIT Swag Shop: https://womeninthemilitary.etsy.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-arrington-slineySupport the showSUBSCRIBE and SHARE!Women Serve Too Merch (10% of Profits Benefits Female Veterans): https://www.etsy.com/shop/WomenServeToo