First Lady of the Marine Corps Shares Her Reading List

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"Military spouses now have a new resource for learning how to overcome the challenges of military Service. Bonnie Amos, spouse of the Commandant of Marine Corps, Gen. James Amos has established “The First Lady of the Marine Corps Recommended Reading List.” Mrs. Amos joins us to talk about this first of its kind list. We also welcome USAA financial expert, Greg Blake. He served in the Navy for eight years. Trained as a combat engineer, he served multiple tours of duty in the Pacific. When he separated, he worked on off shore oils rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Today, Greg works in financial services—which, in the wrong hands, can be just as dangerous. Greg’s turn as Sailor and driller, and now as financial advisor, made it abundantly clear to him that life insurance is essential. “Today, 2 out of 5 families would become destitute—forced out of their home, or made bankrupt—if their primary wage earner were to die. The cost of overlooking life insurance far exceeds the short-term savings benefits.” We are asking him all kinds of questions about life insurance. Lastly, we will Introduce you to new co-host Tara, an Army wife from TX!