Life

Historical Stereotypes: Whiny Dependa or MilSpouse Powerhouse?

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

5 Ways to Control the Clutter For a Smoother PCS

We’ve all been there. You’re packing for a DITY, or unpacking a HHG shipment, and you feel like you are… Read More

Is Your Spouse Pulling Rank at Home?

One particularly stressful day was the catalyst for my outburst against a behavior, which normally, would only merit an eye… Read More

Why Eloping Is Worth It

I was the little girl who dreamed of a big white wedding from the time I was old enough to… Read More

How to Leverage Your Military Benefits to Rock the Summer of 2017

Sitting in the pickup line, waiting for that final bell to ring on the last day of school I can… Read More

My Spouse Deployed and I Hiked the Entire Appalachian Trail

When I set off from Amicalola Falls in northern Georgia on March 15, 2013, I had estimated it would only… Read More

Deployment Didn’t Separate Us. We CHOSE to Live Apart…Here’s WHY!

Deployment SUCKS! It’s one of the worst parts of military life. One spouse is left to deal with life and… Read More

We Need To Find Our Big People Pants: Building A Stronger Community

The park while children play is most often the place of adult interaction these days. Ironically enough, any topic seems… Read More

A Conversation with Ellyn Dunford

A couple of years ago, I had an opportunity to interview Mrs. Betty Welsh, Mrs. Linda Odierno and Mrs. Deanie… Read More

Meet Miss USA: Army Captain DeShauna Barber

FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Army Reserve Family Programs conducted a one-on-one interview April 10, 2017, with Miss USA title holder,… Read More