The unique challenges military spouses face will be endured by the 25 million of them supporting our warriors today. But do we support them? This question is taken up in the recently-released YOUR GRANDFATHER'S SABRE, by Golden author David Kotzebue (Major, USAR).

David's story is about his Army-wife mother, Kitty, who after 28 years as a military spouse, found herself facing homelessness and poverty. The Supreme Court forbid former military spouses from claiming any part of their ex-spouses' military retirement. Kitty and her family's fight to right this wrong and gain equal footing with civilians took them all the way to Congress. This true story is a consciousness-raising drama of the rigors military families face.

A Book Release Party was held at Clear Creek Books on Washington Avenue on August 2. The party was feted by representatives from the Army Nurse Corps and the U.S. Military Academy.

The message of the need to support military spouses is as cogent today as it was for Kitty. For Kotzebue's speaking schedule, please visit YourGranfathersSabre@Wordpress.com. The book is available at Amazon.com, or from the publisher at BooksToBelieveIn/YourGrandfathersSabre/php.