Life

Back-to-School? Now is the Time to Plan for Your Child’s Future

By CAPT Scott C. Gibney, US Navy (Ret.), Co-owner Gibney Solutions LLC (College & Career) Each year there are many… Read More

3 Simple, Satisfying Summer Cocktails and Mocktails

By CAPT (Ret.) Scott C. Gibney Warm temperatures. Sunny skies. Relaxing days. The perfect ingredients for a refreshing drink. Summer… Read More

6 of the Best Summertime BBQ Hacks

Building community is really at the center of how we, as an active-duty military family, maintain the status quo as… Read More

How a Foreign Spouse Celebrates the Fourth of July

As a foreign military spouse, the Fourth of July has always held a special place in my heart, as it… Read More

3 Festive Fourth of July Refreshments With A Little Buzz

Celebrate the Fourth of July with one or all of these refreshing drinks sure to bring about those cheerful summer… Read More

InDependent Releases New Initiative to “Fuel the Homefront”

With inflation tearing through the country, record breaking statistics show military families are struggling to put food on the table.… Read More

This is What We Love About You, Military Dad: In the Words of Military Spouses

Is there an amazing dad in your life? This month, we’re excited to recognize all the great military dads out… Read More

6 Questions to Ask Before Planning Your Perfect Wedding Day

Getting married can feel like a whirlwind romance or a tornado, depending on the pressure and people involved. Add a… Read More

Are Military Spouse Employment Programs Working?

Military spouse employment has been a pain point for military families and the Department of Defense (DOD) for decades. While… Read More

9 Things Not To Say To LGBTQ+ Military Members and Spouses, and What to Say Instead

June 1969 saw an uprising, known as the Stonewall Riots, that helped spark the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, and what… Read More