Life

Why I Love My Pet Peeves

Editor's Note: The word "civilian" is used to differentiate between military and non-military - we understand that military spouses are… Read More

12 Mantras Every Military Spouse Should Live By

I am a firm believer in the power of a good pep talk. Knowing that someone else is on your… Read More

PCS…Pain Free!?!

Author: Alex Brown, 2015 JB San Antonio Spouse of the Year The story is one we all know well: orders… Read More

5 Ways to Readjust Expectations During Deployment

It’s 10:37 p.m. on a Thursday night. I’m sitting here unshowered with one hand stuck in a large bag of… Read More

6 Ways You Are a Military Spouse For Better or For Worse

Marrying my high school sweetheart on March 20, 1982, was an exciting day for me. Mark had recently graduated from… Read More

We Are A Village

Several summers ago, my four-year-old daughter decided that it would be the best idea EVER to jump off of our… Read More

Warriors for Healing

“Something just seemed off. There was something off kilter. I didn’t feel like my former self and I didn’t feel like… Read More

Make Memories on a Budget While You PCS

by Dawn Smith, MilitaryByOwner staff writer With many PCS adventures behind us, I can look back and see, after the… Read More

What Does Friday’s Ruling Mean for Same Sex Military Couples?

In case you missed it, on Friday 26 June 2015, the United States Supreme Court ruled that it is unlawful… Read More

31 Photos of Everyday Military Life

It's true, we often find ourselves in a sea of cammies, combat boots and dress blues. Our world consists of… Read More