Life

The Duty, Honor and Privilege of Being a Military Spouse

As a spouse, we do not take the oath of office. Although I know it may not be popular or… Read More

I Don’t Want to be a “Seasoned” Military Spouse

We need a new word in our vocabulary. If you’ve been lucky enough to be married to the military for… Read More

Daycare Raises My Kids…and I’m Not Ashamed

By: Bari D. Wald, Military spouse and Air Force Reservist Yes, you read the title right. Daycare raises my kids… Read More

5 Things Your Mama Didn’t Tell You About Your New Duty Station

“Honey, I got my orders. We’re going to…..” Aren’t those our favorite words? Need an extra cup of coffee to get through… Read More

10 Things We’re Doing In Our LAST Year Active Duty to Go Out With a Bang

So it’s our LAST year active duty! Let’s go out with a BANG! But first let me start by saying… Read More

The 7 Moving Blunders That Can Cost You Money as a Military Family

Moving is a huge part of military families’ lives. Next to deployments, one might say it is one of the… Read More

Forever Three: Facing the Loss of a Child as a Military Family

by Sandra Parker, military spouse Life as a military family has its challenges, but what happens when life hands you… Read More

Living With Both PTSD And ADHD as a Military Spouse

The similarities between PTSD and ADHD Let’s first discuss the similarities between the two conditions, Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder… Read More

5 Ways to Manage Military Spouse Stress

Over the past 15 years as a soldier, spouse and researcher I have become increasingly aware of and concerned by, the… Read More

35 Things We Want Civilians to Know

Editor's Note: The term "civilian" in this piece is used to describe members of a family where no one serves… Read More