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Embracing Uncertainty in My Military Life

If someone asked me what the hardest part of being a military spouse is, I would say the uncertainty. The… Read More

5 Things I Will Miss About This Duty Station I Hate

By Erin Whitehead I made no secret about how much I hate this duty station. ("I Apologize, It's Okay to… Read More

Reducing the Stigma of Mental Health in the Military

Author: Ingrid Herrera-Yee Photo credit: Flickr user Len Matthews   The issue of mental health in the military is one… Read More

I’m Not JUST A Military Spouse…

Dependapotamus – According to Urban Dictionary: Traditionally a service-member’s dependent who is a "stay at home mom" that doesn't do… Read More

The Reality of a 9-month Deployment

Photo Credit: Flickr user U.S. Pacific Fleet When my dad would go out to sea, I always had this picture… Read More

20 Challenges for the New Year

We polled our readers and here are 20 of the most common goals we heard for the next 12 months.… Read More

War Is Over– Or Just Beginning?

Liz Snell is a military spouse and the CEO and Founder of Military Spouses of Strength Photo Credit: The U.S. Army,… Read More

What To Do When Traditions Change

My husband came home a few weeks ago and told me that his holiday block leave had been cut short… Read More

Wreaths Across America

Photo Credit: Flickr user Joseph Gruber   This year marks the 150th Anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery, and Wreaths Across… Read More

Adoption 101: The Home Study Process

Photo credit: Flickr user Tony Kwintera   This is the second installment in my series on adoption for military families.… Read More