Life

No one prepares you for the grief of military friendship. It feels dramatic to say you’re grieving someone who isn’t...

There’s a temptation in military life to put all your relational weight on one person. She’s your emergency contact.Your vent...

There’s a certain pride in military life. We handle things. We adapt. We “make it work.” But sometimes you hit...

Spring in military life can feel like a waiting room. Waiting for PCS orders.Waiting for deployment dates.Waiting for summer plans....

Military life compresses time. Birthdays feel more meaningful because someone might move next year. Holidays are cherished because family isn’t...

There’s a moment in military life that almost feels predictable. You meet another spouse at a playground, chapel event, school...

Your first PCS feels official. Like you’ve unlocked the “real” version of military life. No one tells you that it’s...

If we haven’t met yet, I’m Teri — a military spouse of ten years, mom of two school-aged girls, and...

March is the in-between month. Not quite summer. Not quite settled. Which makes it the perfect time for a reset....

You can survive deployment, cancer, and combat — but still lose to your own thoughts. There is a voice that...

Welcome to March Madness: Military Family Edition. No basketball. Just chaos. Let’s break down the bracket. Round 1: Field Exercise...

On Resilience Fatigue and the courage to stop white-knuckling your life I’m not strong because I don’t feel it. I’m...

Every March, someone says it. “You’re so lucky you got that duty station.”“You’re lucky childcare worked out.”“You’re lucky your spouse...

In a culture where strength is often mistaken for silence, Jacob “JJ” Howland is choosing something different. He’s choosing to...

Spring in military life doesn’t always mean flowers. Sometimes it means orders. If a deployment is coming, there’s an emotional...

Meet Columnist Bree Carroll Growing up doesn’t come with a briefing packet. Do you ever find yourself wondering what you’re...

Strength isn’t loud. It’s a thousand quiet choices. When people hear the words military spouse, they often picture strength. But...

You don’t always lose your calling. Sometimes it just changes arenas. Guys. It is good to be back. Truly —...