It’s happened to us all, or it will. It’s the day you finally give up, the day you realize that...
Read moreThose who have read Suzie’s column in this Military Spouse magazine, who have met her, who have listened to her...
Read morePresident George Washington established the U.S. Coast Guard on Aug. 4, 1790, when he signed the Tariff Act that authorized...
Read more“Thank you for your service.” We hear it over and over again. Beyond Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day and similar...
Read moreThere are stereotypes that reference every aspect of a human’s entire existence: race, gender, sexual orientation, class status…you name it,...
Read moreAfter our service members deploy, the initial emptiness of our home can seem almost loud in its presence. Even if...
Read moreI know, I know, if you are a fellow lover of all things Hamilton you’re probably pre-judging the direction of...
Read moreI’m not selfish. It’s called a hustle, folks. While I’m writing this as a military spouse with a husband deployed...
Read moreSometimes, a duty station works its way into your heart until it feels like home and you never want to...
Read moreAlright, it’s time to talk about the elephant in the room: Facebook spouse pages. When I asked to write about...
Read moreCheck out Part 1 in Adventures in PCSing Across the Country HERE! At 0600 on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, we...
Read moreIt’s the siren call of the Navy, the motto to which all sailors hold themselves accountable. The ship becomes your...
Read moreAs your time is nearing an end at your current duty station and your rotation date is approaching, you are...
Read moreI have a real question for you… DO WE HAVE TO ADULT ALLLL YEAR LONG?? UGH!! Raise your hand if...
Read moreHand in hand they walked towards the airport terminal. When they got to the gate the United States Navy Sailor...
Read moreI can still remember the phone call. I was sitting on my porch doing homework when my department head called...
Read moreWhat thoughts and associations appear in your head when you hear about military families? Are they about strict discipline, restraint,...
Read moreI know. It sounds awful. What cold-hearted b*#$% doesn’t miss her husband while he is deployed overseas?! I definitely miss...
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