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Status and Demographic Content

State Details

Latest Status
State Exemption for Military-Certified Family Child Care Homes: Tennessee Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data

State residents include:

  • 17,692 active-duty service members
  • 9,040 active-duty spouses
  • 15,798 active-duty children
    • 8,915 children in K-12
  • 27,589 National Guard and reserve members
  • 12,220 National Guard and reserve spouses
  • 18,561 National Guard and reserve children
    • 11,864 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2025

Regional Liaison

  • Samantha Sliney
    Southeast Regional Liaison
    Southeast Region
    AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN
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    Ms. Sliney became Southeastern region liaison in 2024. Prior to joining the DSLO, she served as an attorney advisor for the Joint Special Operations Command and, for 10 years prior to that, as an active-duty judge advocate in the Air Force. Ms. Sliney currently serves as a JAG in the New Jersey Air National Guard. She is an Army military spouse and graduate of the North Carolina Central University School of Law.

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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Emeritus Priorities

No priorities are currently in this status.