dual-military

23 Honest Pros and Cons of Being in a Dual Military Marriage

This week I am at the end of the rope with my husband’s branch of service. You see, he’s about… Read More

Circling the Wagons to Protect and Defend Your Military Marriage

By Wendy Perry “The thing you feed is the thing that grows…”—Michael Perry We could begin this article by comparing… Read More

Closing The Gap For Dual Military Families

When I decided to enlist in the Navy I didn’t give much thought to what it would be like to… Read More

5 Ways Military Life Is Like Greek Life

Back in college I decided I wanted to channel my inner Elle Woods and give the whole Greek system a… Read More

Where Has This Enlistment Gone?

“I can do anything for four years” That’s what I told myself on the plane ride to boot camp. This… Read More

Dear Mr. Murphy, It’s Time to Say Goodbye

Dear Mr. Murphy, I regret to inform you that this partnership can no longer continue. Over the past three years… Read More

The Freedom To Choose to Work, and Not Be Judged in the Process

I'm in the Navy. I have an associate degree, a bachelor's degree and am currently working on my second bachelor's degree. I intend… Read More

What Are the Dual Military Marriage Benefits and HOW Do We Make it Work?

Boots....check! Camis.....check! Dogtags.....check! Ridiculously large grandma skivvies.....check! Seabag check list complete. Nowhere on that list does it say spouse. I… Read More

Bending Light , Chapter One – Wake Up

Chapter One: Wake-up The sound of the telephone was unwelcome though not surprising, Veronica had been expecting to hear from… Read More

4 Ways to Budget in the QUALITY of Life

It's not fun being broke. Believe me, I'm there. When I found out I was pregnant with my son, I… Read More