Life

As I stared across the kitchen counter at my neighbor, her puffy eyes and pink nose gave away the secret…the...

When my husband and I took a pre-marital counseling course, we thought we understood our marriage well. We thought we...

Every year Congress passes legislation called the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). In late 2021, the NDAA for 2022 included...

By Katie Dale As with much of life, there’s always room for improvement. However, regarding Tricare’s coverage for my years...

A critical component of becoming an Eagle scout is map reading and orienteering. My son needed to go on a...

Military families don’t always have the option to travel home for the holidays. When they do, it can be a...

When you’re stationed overseas, the holidays are an amazing time to immerse yourself in your new culture. After all, embracing...

If the holiday season wasn’t insane enough with year-end programs, 5 million parties, and a million more purchases to make,...

By Laura Schofield Who wouldn’t want to look at a service member in dress uniform? It’s sharp. Iconic. military life...

Don’t sacrifice healthy for deliciousness this holiday season when you can have both with these easy, low-carb recipes! Breakfast Bake...

By Rachelle Chapman When did you start seeing storefront Christmas decorations this year? For me, September. America is in holiday...

Dear Military Spouse,I know you did not actually know what you were getting into when you started this life of...

Putting others’ needs before yours during the holidays can feel like the biggest gift of all. Here’s how military spouses...

New program expands ways to find quality, affordable child care for military families.  “The waitlists at the CDC are so...

Has your desire to experience the “perfect” holiday ever let you down? I learned the hard way that my idealized...

My family’s first Christmas in the military looked very different than it does now. Our family lived in a tiny...

Are you looking for a book to give as a Christmas gift this year?  If so, consider buying a book...

By JJ Montanaro, CFP®, USAA “Let’s talk about death and disability.”  At first glance, that doesn’t seem like a great...