Life

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...

As summertime rolls in, military families are faced with the age-old dilemma: how to keep the kids entertained without breaking...

By Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka Sitting in the quiet confines of a hotel bathroom, I whispered words of reassurance into the phone,...

Judge. Chairman. Air Force spouse. Navy veteran daughter. Changemaker. Cheryl Mason is all of these things (and more), but she...

By Michelle Bowler - @TheWaitingWarriors - [email protected]  We've been thinking about reintegration the wrong way. Things aren't "going back to...

By Michelle Bowler - @TheWaitingWarriors - [email protected]  As a brand new military spouse, I made a major mistake that I...

“Head to your cars or the school. NOW!” As the coach shouted, another rumble of thunder sent us all running...

The mayhem of military moves, broken furniture, and missing bikes from the transit truck is upon us. The whole military...

Summer is here! School is out, and our time is our own! While we are thankful for a more relaxed...

Exploring the outdoors is one of my favorite ways to spend time with my family. The possibilities are truly endless....

In a world where kindness often feels like a scarce resource, Jackie Pope  serves as a beautiful example of how...

As my husband prepared to exit his 20-year career in active-duty service, I braced myself for the uncertainties and adjustments...

In the chaotic whirlwind of military life, we military spouses often find ourselves adept at the art of deprioritization—putting our...

I was sitting with a small group of friends gathered around a table at our neighborhood pool when my daughter...

Fourteen years ago, I embarked on a journey that I knew was one of my callings in life – Motherhood...

I sat on my couch with my four-year-old daughter nestled up against me. Her red curls were disheveled from a...

Memorial Day Calls for Remembrance As Memorial Day approaches, communities across the nation come together to honor and remember the...