Life

Come On, Join the Wild Ride!

Photo Credit: Richard foster, Flickr.com Article by Stacey Faris, 2014 Yuma Proving Ground SOY I love opportunities for adventure, learning and… Read More

The Freedom To Choose to Work, and Not Be Judged in the Process

I'm in the Navy. I have an associate degree, a bachelor's degree and am currently working on my second bachelor's degree. I intend… Read More

Overcoming Trauma to Find the Other Side

Photo Credit: Alex, Flickr.com As a journalist, I rarely write articles from my point of view. I do the research, complete… Read More

Brat, Sailor, Spouse

Photo Credit: US Navy, Flickr.com   I might as well have entered this world with "Navy Issued" on my behind. … Read More

5 Traits That Make Military Spouses Best In Bed

Photo Credit: fairuz othman, Flickr.com We all know that military spouses carry unique traits that help navigate through military life--qualities like… Read More

Marine Spouse Leads Healing Retreat For Grieving Mothers

Last June, my boys and I were on a plane from North Carolina to California when the flight attendant got… Read More

How to Avoid Distance AFTER Distance

The military way of life throws many curveballs into families. Even on trips as short as two months, it's easy… Read More

What Are the Dual Military Marriage Benefits and HOW Do We Make it Work?

Boots....check! Camis.....check! Dogtags.....check! Ridiculously large grandma skivvies.....check! Seabag check list complete. Nowhere on that list does it say spouse. I… Read More

Spouse Power! Ramstein Welfare Bazaar

Ramstein Welfare Bazaar September 18-21, 2014 Ramstein AB, Germany   There are many long-standing traditions in military spouse clubs and… Read More

10 BEST Care Package Ideas!

Putting together care packages isn't as easy as grabbing a few magazines, some nonperishable food items and slapping a stamp… Read More