Life

7 Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day the Military Spouse Way

Simply mention the words “Valentine’s Day” and you might find yourself in the middle of a division you had no… Read More

Lady Gaga, Servicemember Salute, and the Blue Angels’ Flyover

This Superbowl 50 National Anthem was one for the record books - featuring Lady Gaga, a Servicemember Salute, and the… Read More

#Murica: 15 Ways You Know You’re From A Military Town

By Rachel Francis on Literallydarling.com The place I call “home” is Hampton Roads, Va. Hampton Roads is an area comprised… Read More

Where Has This Enlistment Gone?

“I can do anything for four years” That’s what I told myself on the plane ride to boot camp. This… Read More

What Does it Take to be a Good Military Parent?

Or maybe my title should have been, “Parenting: You’re doing it all wrong,” but if you’ve read this far you… Read More

10 Things NOT to Write in a Deployment Letter to Your Spouse

When your spouse has been deployed for months and you miss them every day, you can’t wait to put pen… Read More

Why I Hate the New Year

I hate January 1st. It’s a shame, really. For most semi-normal people, New Year’s day is a bright spot of… Read More

5 Things to Remember During a Deployment Fight

We always have the best of intentions before our spouse leaves for deployment, don’t we? We will make everything perfect… Read More

3 Mighty Ways Living on Base Can Change Your Life

0800 colors. Sunset taps. Being carded just to get to your house. Your neighbors are aircraft carriers and F18 Hornets. … Read More

2 Important Sides of the Mid-Year-PCS Coin

Supporting both the academic and emotional side is the next best thing to having parental super powers. It’s the first… Read More