Life

Crank Up Your Ringtone; Don’t Miss Your Spouse’s Call

Turn the volume of your phone to the loudest possible setting, preferably something that sounds like a submarine alarm or… Read More

The Liberating Realization That Nothing Is In Your Control

It’s happened to us all, or it will. It’s the day you finally give up, the day you realize that… Read More

Suzie Schwartz’s Shining Journey – A Giving Heart

[slideshow_deploy id='12638'] Those who have read Suzie’s column in this Military Spouse magazine, who have met her, who have listened… Read More

What You May Not Know About the US Coast Guard

President George Washington established the U.S. Coast Guard on Aug. 4, 1790, when he signed the Tariff Act that authorized… Read More

Is Saying “Thank You for Your Service” Enough?

“Thank you for your service.” We hear it over and over again. Beyond Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day and similar… Read More

Historical Stereotypes: Where Crazy Military Spouse Expectations Come From

There are stereotypes that reference every aspect of a human’s entire existence: race, gender, sexual orientation, class status…you name it,… Read More

4 Famous Quotes to Beat a Deployment Funk

After our service members deploy, the initial emptiness of our home can seem almost loud in its presence. Even if… Read More

5 Reasons Military Spouses Should Love “Hamilton: An American Musical”

I know, I know, if you are a fellow lover of all things Hamilton you’re probably pre-judging the direction of… Read More

The Awful Sacrifice That Will Change Our Stars

I’m not selfish. It’s called a hustle, folks. While I’m writing this as a military spouse with a husband deployed… Read More

5 Stages of Grief when PCSing…and How to Overcome Them

Sometimes, a duty station works its way into your heart until it feels like home and you never want to… Read More