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