military deployment

Viral military family reunion videos bring tears to many eyes. Not shown is everything leading up to that moment. One… Read More

Every so often my Facebook feed explodes with photos of friends saying see you later, as their spouse embarks on… Read More

During your partner’s deployment, one of the hardest parts to cope with is the lack of physical touch. Every day… Read More

There are times when I view this active duty life style as an adventure. I have places to go, exciting… Read More

My husband will soon leave on his first deployment... Right now, he comes home almost every night, we sleep in… Read More

I dig my husband. It’s true. He’s totally my best friend, and I lo-o-o-ve spending time with him. He just… Read More

I never thought that I could loathe any one thing as much as I loathe that big green duffle bag.… 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

Surviving deployment. It is a skill that we, the military spouse, are always trying to master, it seems. We asked… Read More

By Julia Kysela This year began with a challenge as my husband deployed. I have been lucky enough to have… Read More

Photo Credit: Flickr user U.S. Pacific Fleet When my dad would go out to sea, I always had this picture… Read More

The military way of life throws many curveballs into families. Even on trips as short as two months, it's easy… Read More

So, you've reached the acceptance stage of deployment. You're over your initial funk of living through the day to day… Read More