From the Front Lines: ICU Nurses’ Perspective of COVID-19
By Leah Paquette BSN, RN, ICU Nurse Maryland , US Coast Guard Spouse & Veteran "Our 23 bed intensive care unit...
The Oakwood Front Porch Project
By Jamie Poe Hey everyone, I'm Jamie and I’m a lifestyle and natural light photographer, military spouse, and mom of two...
The Life I Love Most: Our Reintegration Story
By Sydney Smith (“Reintegration” is a term used in the military for the period of adjustment for both family and...
3 Ways to Safely and Successfully Support Your Spouse Who’s Struggling With Their Mental Health
By Jessi Beyer When you think about your spouse’s mental health after they return home from deployment, your greatest concern...
Two Weeks to My Birthday…and You’re Not Here.
By Karina Hodge Its two weeks till my birthday. And you are not here. Its two weeks till my birthday...
Child Abuse in Military Families
The public tends to put the military family on a pedestal. Expectations for behavior are elevated and resiliency through difficulties...
Sleep Well, MilKid Sweepstakes
So often in the military lifestyle, unpredictability is commonplace. This is especially true with nighttime routines! Uncertainty at bedtime causes...
To the Window, to the Ball
By AJ Smit "What will I wear to the ball?" A question asked by Cinderella and military spouses around the...
The Top Benefits Military Families Need to Know About this 2020 Tax Season
By Jillian Johnson Tax time is here! Whether you’re new to military life or a seasoned veteran, new tax laws...
InDependent Strength Through Fitness
By Kimberly Bacso, Army Spouse and co-founder of InDependent Behind the strong demeanor military spouses exhibit, we are crumbling due...
Do We Count? The 2020 Census and the Military
By Jennifer Barnhill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuEo-lXtVjc&feature=youtu.be It’s no joke, on April 1 the government will hold the 2020 Census, counting all people...
Loose Lips, Quick Clicks Sink Ships
By Sarah Roderick-Fitch “Loose Lips Sink Ships,” a popular phrase during WWII remains true today, especially since the inception of...
3 Things I’ll Tell My Spouse about Voting Absentee in 2020
Sponsored By Emily Janelle Beetler | Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier Married Service members vote at higher rates than singles....
Military Spouse Imposter Syndrome
By Jennifer Gardella During a recent shopping trip to the Gap, I struck up a conversation with the salesperson. She shared...
Safe Space: Telephonic Care Helps Army Spouse Learn to Love Again
By Dana Dreckman Kathy Belleville vividly remembers the first time she asked for help with her marriage. After several years...
Shades of Green, a Magical Military Resort Destination
By Steve Bell Imagine Staying right in the middle of the Disney World Magic at a military resort with great...
Tears for My Undead Husband
By Brianna Sinder Everyday I gaze into the eyes of a dead man, my dead man. I listen to his...
Redeployment: A Perspective from the Homefront
Written by: Sydney Smith It’s February, and I can finally say he will be home soon. They tell you that...
