Military Spouse Team

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,… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

2026 AFI Navy Spouse of the Year

Meg Graves https://youtu.be/GOpG_5du5E8?si=Snd8-CFojBhIRZLZ Share your military spouse story: My Navy journey began at 24 over a plate of hotwings. When… Read More

2026 AFI Army Spouse of the Year

Isabel Schmitt https://youtu.be/WF5x7nA7K4Y?si=_bh94q6SQJR38_Qj Share your military spouse story: I met my husband, Peter, in Iraq in 2004, on a convoy,… Read More

2026 AFI Marine Corps Spouse of the Year

Shelby Bateman https://youtu.be/Ri28C5o9-9A?si=YH-2VrM8146J1ld4 Share your military spouse story: I have been a cheerleader for the man I love since 2008,… Read More

2026 AFI Space Force Spouse of the Year

Cassandra Kidd https://youtu.be/AfowIxkhyQ4?si=kp86aHoI3vaauiZ8 Share your military spouse story: My military spouse journey has been shaped by learning how to adapt,… Read More

When “Strong” Starts to Feel Exhausting

There’s a certain pride in military life. We handle things. We adapt. We “make it work.” But sometimes you hit… Read More

Raising Resilient Kids Without Raising Tiny Stress Balls

“Military kids are so resilient.” It’s one of the most repeated compliments in our community. And it’s true — military… Read More

Spring Bucket List for Military Families (No Leave Required)

Spring in military life can feel like a waiting room. Waiting for PCS orders.Waiting for deployment dates.Waiting for summer plans.… Read More

What I Wish I Knew Before My First PCS (That No One Told Me)

Your first PCS feels official. Like you’ve unlocked the “real” version of military life. No one tells you that it’s… Read More

The Unofficial Military Spouse Spring Reset Checklist

March is the in-between month. Not quite summer. Not quite settled. Which makes it the perfect time for a reset.… Read More

March Madness, But It’s Just Our Schedules

Welcome to March Madness: Military Family Edition. No basketball. Just chaos. Let’s break down the bracket. Round 1: Field Exercise… Read More

Luck of the Military Spouse: 10 Things We Call “Lucky” (But Totally Aren’t)

Every March, someone says it. “You’re so lucky you got that duty station.”“You’re lucky childcare worked out.”“You’re lucky your spouse… Read More

St. Patrick’s Day Traditions for Military Families (Even If They’re Deployed)

St. Patrick’s Day in military life can feel… complicated. You want to make it fun for the kids.You want to… Read More

Making Friends on Base is Basically Speed Dating

If you’ve ever made a new parent friend at a duty station, you know the script. “Where are you from?”“How… Read More