Life

By MAJ Marissa Cina “Text me when you step off, OK?” My best friend texts me. She lives in Kentucky...

Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? Do you keep them? I used to make them but rarely kept them. Resolutions...

One of our favorite things to do when we PCS is to experience new traditions steeped in local personality. When...

By Louisa Brizendine Curry The Expert Husband Badge (EHB) is a special skills badge awarded to any United States Armed...

“Let’s go. We have to be there by 9 to start the prep for lunch,” I bellowed at my family....

While the military as well as the American public have come a long way in recognizing the incredible contributions of...

By Major Marissa Cina “This is the best part of my day” my three-year old said with a sigh as...

My Primary Care Provider and I have a witty script we exchange every time I see her: I detail her...

I knew it was coming, but I wasn’t ready. I thought I was, but when I walked into the DMV...

In today's fast-paced world, fostering meaningful connections with our children can be challenging, especially in military families where frequent moves...

As each child headed to college or tech school, I thought I was prepared. Mentally, I was ready, but emotionally,...

In an exciting move to enhance accessibility and foster community among Christian writers, the Christian Writers Institute (CWI) has recently...

In military spouse life, there comes a moment when we need to challenge our perspectives, we need to hear through...

As summer heats up and the kids are home, keeping everyone entertained without breaking the bank can be a challenge....

By Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka, LCSW, MSG For many military families with school-aged children, summer equates to no school. Kids all around...

By Berlinda Castillo In a small military base town, nestled amidst rolling hills, lives Sarah, a military spouse and mother...

By Lainey Crown The impact of military life can show up in some unique ways.  You know that feeling when...

Several years ago, I was wandering the aisles of the local Airman’s Attic when I saw an old, five-section, chip...