gold star spouse

Gold Star Spouse Finds Refuge

In January of 2020, Tarah McLaughlin’s husband, Staff Sgt. Ian P. McLaughlin, was killed when his vehicle struck an IED… Read More

The Words That Changed Our Lives Forever: I Have Cancer

Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting and knowing my husband would tell you about his quick wit and uncanny… Read More

In Honor of His Sacrifice

By Micah Peppers, Marine Corps Spouse Deployed in Japan with the Marine Corps, Capt. Jake “Red Stripe” Frederick took off… Read More

New York to Waive Tuition for Fallen Service Members’ Kids

From Fox News New York state will grant free state tuition and room and board to the families of New… Read More

The Lesson of Memorial Day Is the Power of Living

Military life is not for the faint of heart. The enormous challenge of this journey is tempered by incredible friendships… Read More

It’s Official! The 2018 AFI Military Spouse of the Year Krista Simpson Anderson

Watch the live announcement below! Married to: Gustaf “Gus” E. Anderson IV Current duty station: Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Years… Read More

Krista | Get to Know Our AFI Army Spouse of the Year

Meet Krista! Married to: Gustaf “Gus” E. Anderson IV Current location: JB Lewis-McChord Years as a military spouse: 10 For… Read More

What Does It Mean to Be a Gold Star Spouse?

By: Brittany Nelson U.S. Army Installation Management Command In 2010, Cindy Hildner and her husband, Brig. Gen. Terry Hildner, the… Read More

My Gold Star Story: When the Unthinkable Happens To You

Editor's note: writing this story took strength and courage. Please be considerate and respectful of her situation in your comments.… Read More

10 Things They Never Told Me About Becoming A Widow

When I was first widowed, I searched for advice to proceed along this new journey I had been so unfairly… Read More