deployment

Scene: My kid is at play group. I watch her head over to the play kitchen, find the microwave, and… Read More

Hand in hand they walked towards the airport terminal. When they got to the gate the United States Navy Sailor… Read More

I know. It sounds awful. What cold-hearted b*#$% doesn’t miss her husband while he is deployed overseas?! I definitely miss… Read More

I sort of knew something was wrong by the expression on his face. When you've been married for almost 12… Read More

1. Superwoman or Superman Phase source: www.reactiongifs.com The initial “Everything will be OK, I’m strong, I can handle this” phase.… Read More

The park while children play is most often the place of adult interaction these days. Ironically enough, any topic seems… Read More

By: Michelle Brito, Military Spouse and JPMorgan Chase Military and Veterans Affairs Executive Advisory Council Member stationed in Fort Polk,… Read More

Growing up and into adulthood I have always preferred to spend time with other people. As a kid my home… Read More

Every military spouse experiences holidays without their husband or wife, but many of us try to make the most of… Read More

photo credit: youngqists.weebly.com As a military brat, I had my fair share of holidays without my dad around. I think… Read More

Edward Pola and George Wyle, writers of, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” certainly didn’t have military families… Read More

I am all about finding a silver lining and trying to have a positive attitude. It is healthy, after all.… Read More

Graciously shared from Loudisladylike.com When we lived overseas, my husband and I loved watching AFN commercials. They served as mini… Read More

pc: Corrine Turner Photography I don’t have to tell YOU all of the differences between civilian couples and military couples. There… Read More

Deployments. For most military families it’s one of those dreaded threats always hanging over our heads. At any moments our… Read More

We have lists of things that military spouses never say and things that military spouses often say. We have shared… Read More

I entered the bustling coffee shop and immediately began searching for a familiar face. I quickly spotted someone who resembled… Read More

Deployment. One of the most dreaded words in our community. Although many service members are ready (sometimes even excited) to… Read More