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New Jersey

Status and Demographic Content

State Details

Latest Status
Military Spouse Employment Preference (Employment Preference - Private Sector, Employment Preference - Public Sector): New Jersey Bill Introduced
Demographic Data

State residents include:

  • 10,910 active-duty service members
  • 3,842 active-duty spouses
  • 6,618 active-duty children
    • 4,483 children in K-12
  • 20,801 National Guard and reserve members
  • 7,374 National Guard and reserve spouses
  • 11,545 National Guard and reserve children
    • 7,915 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2024.

Regional Liaison

  • Christopher Arnold
    Mid-Atlantic Regional Liaison
    Mid-Atlantic Region
    DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV
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    Mr. Arnold became Mid-Atlantic liaison in 2020. Prior to joining the DSLO, he spent eight years as a top-level staffer in both houses of the New York legislature, four years as director of public affairs in New York's third-largest city and three years managing several units of county government. Mr. Arnold is a former journalist and U.S. Army combat veteran.

Other Content

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities
See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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State Policy Priorities 2026

No priorities are currently in this status.