The Power of Pause
By Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka Sitting in the quiet confines of a hotel bathroom, I whispered words of reassurance into the phone, ...
Cheri Mason: The Woman Who Refused To Be Invisible
Judge. Chairman. Air Force spouse. Navy veteran daughter. Changemaker. Cheryl Mason is all of these things (and more), but she ...
Rebuilding Together: A New Perspective on Reintegration
By Michelle Bowler - @TheWaitingWarriors - [email protected] We've been thinking about reintegration the wrong way. Things aren't "going back to ...
Learning to Say Yes: A Lesson for New Military Spouses
By Michelle Bowler - @TheWaitingWarriors - [email protected] As a brand new military spouse, I made a major mistake that I ...
Lightning Flashes and Thunder Roars
“Head to your cars or the school. NOW!” As the coach shouted, another rumble of thunder sent us all running ...
10 Tips for Surviving Summertime Reintegration
The mayhem of military moves, broken furniture, and missing bikes from the transit truck is upon us. The whole military ...
Summer Break on a Budget
Summer is here! School is out, and our time is our own! While we are thankful for a more relaxed ...
Budget Friendly Bonding: Exploring the Great Outdoors
Exploring the outdoors is one of my favorite ways to spend time with my family. The possibilities are truly endless. ...
Jackie Pope: A Heart of Compassion and a Lifetime of Service
In a world where kindness often feels like a scarce resource, Jackie Pope serves as a beautiful example of how ...
Myth Bust: 10 Things I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago About Military Transition
As my husband prepared to exit his 20-year career in active-duty service, I braced myself for the uncertainties and adjustments ...
The Chronic Deprioritization of Military Spouses: A Call to Reclaim Real Rest
In the chaotic whirlwind of military life, we military spouses often find ourselves adept at the art of deprioritization—putting our ...
Always Be Ready for a Party
I was sitting with a small group of friends gathered around a table at our neighborhood pool when my daughter ...
An Open Letter on Infertility: I See You and I Get It
Fourteen years ago, I embarked on a journey that I knew was one of my callings in life – Motherhood ...
“The Sign”: Watching the Bluey Season Finale in the Wake of PCS Notice
I sat on my couch with my four-year-old daughter nestled up against me. Her red curls were disheveled from a ...
Honoring Heroes: Join the 7th Annual Memorial Day Run with Project 33
Memorial Day Calls for Remembrance As Memorial Day approaches, communities across the nation come together to honor and remember the ...
2024 Military Appreciation Month Discounts, Freebies, and Giveaways
From Militarybridge.com May 1-31st, 2024 is National Military Appreciation Month. Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month in 1999 ...
Celebrating Excellence: Recap of the 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year
Military spouses, recognized for their dedication and remarkable contributions, came together for the much-anticipated 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse ...
Inspire Up Experience: Lunch, Learning, & Legendary SWAG
The past week boasted a remarkable gathering in Washington D.C. as the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year ...
