The Military Raised You Too
When Hannah, our oldest, was five years old, she started kindergarten without her dad. That sentence sounds small when written ...
Top 5 Schools for Military Spouses Using Education Benefits
Military spouses often face a unique challenge when it comes to education: building a career while constantly adapting to moves, ...
How One Spouse Said “Yes” and Made National Wrestling History
Just a few short years ago, Megan Brown had never seen a wrestling match. Today, she is the head coach ...
It’s Your Turn Now: The Myth of Getting Your Life Back After the Military
For twenty years, I heard some version of the same promise. “One day, it will be your turn.” It came ...
You Are NOT the Victim
There is a hard truth that doesn’t get talked about enough in the military spouse community. Sometimes, the problem isn’t ...
Love, Career, and the Long Game No One Warned Us About
How military marriage evolves when plans fall apart and recommitment becomes a choice, not a fantasy. No one really explains ...
New Podcast Alert: Note To Herself
If you are looking for a new podcast, Note To Herself might be the hour of honesty you didn’t know ...
The Version of Me That Didn’t Make It: The Pick-Your-Donuts Theory
Military life teaches many lessons that don’t appear in any welcome packet. One of the most important is learning that ...
Friendship Isn’t Just on Base: Why Local Community Matters More Than You Think
When we move to a new duty station, most of us instinctively look inward. We find the base.We find the ...
“You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup” Is Not a Strategy
I was sitting with a friend who isn’t part of the military community when she said it: “You know… you ...
The CARE Blueprint for Military Life
Growing up doesn’t come with a briefing packet. And neither does becoming a military spouse. No one hands you a ...
What I Stopped Buying (and What I Gained Instead)
There was a point when I realized our home felt heavy. Not in a dramatic way. Not in a crisis. ...
The Identity We Postponed: Who Are You When the Mission Ends?
Before military life, I was a little wild. Not reckless—just alive in a way that didn’t ask for permission. I ...
Strong Women Still Break
I have always been the one who holds it together. When things go bad, I don’t panic. I don’t fall ...
Your Meals, Deals, and Perks for Military Appreciation Month!
Looking for the best military deals this Military Appreciation Month? You’re in the right place. We’re updating this list daily ...
2026 AFI Air Force Spouse of the Year
Lyndsey Akers https://youtu.be/siKbNCNKwOo?si=6fNuXnBZYCioCKvP Share your military spouse story: Since 2009, the fabric of military life has woven into every aspect ...
2026 AFI Coast Guard Spouse of the Year
Najeeba Gassel https://youtu.be/-rQfSE1hgZ8?si=4mf6VQL6WLn1UAvC Share your military spouse story: My husband and I are college sweethearts, having met in the first ...
2026 AFI National Guard Spouse of the Year
Nicole B Gebhardt https://youtu.be/CIk0VilUe9I?si=AdGBGOjbBrG4GjXZ Share your military spouse story: I am a military spouse whose world broke the day I ...
