military families

How You Can Easily Take Your Own Holiday Family Photos

So here we are, the dawn of another December. Most of us are far from family, some of which we… Read More

Kool Smiles is Proud to Announce Operation Troop Treats

From MyKoolSmiles.com This October 28th - November 4th, trade your Halloween candy for a toy and give troops something to… Read More

5 Ways to Prepare for a Sucky Deployment

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

Where In The World is My Home When It’s Not on a Map?

I’m certain you’ve heard the old phrase “home is where the heart is.” It’s likely stitched on a pillow sitting… Read More

How to Leverage Your Military Benefits to Rock the Summer of 2017

Sitting in the pickup line, waiting for that final bell to ring on the last day of school I can… Read More

Meet Miss USA: Army Captain DeShauna Barber

FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Army Reserve Family Programs conducted a one-on-one interview April 10, 2017, with Miss USA title holder,… Read More

5 Unknown Military Discounts

Most businesses offer some type of discount to the men and women that serve the country. While most of these… Read More

4 Lessons Military Kids Teach Adults

One of my favorite weekend rituals is sitting on my front porch with a steaming cup of Bullet Proof Coffee… Read More

From Warrior to Forgotten Warrior Advocate

Lindsay Hinger can be spotted at her local Staples picking up boxes in bulk, waiting in line to pick up… Read More

3 Ways To Parent Your Milkids Based on Your Strengths

I recently saw a meme that perfectly summed up my experience as a parent: “Just when you think you have… Read More

The 3 Pillars to Live a Satisfied Life

As we go about our lives, it is very easy to get caught up in the monotony of the daily… Read More

The Infamous Christmas Truce – Then & Now

The year was 1914 and the world was immersed in war- the Great War. A war that many envisioned to… Read More

8 Ways the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act Will Affect Your Military Family

By: Eileen Huck, Government Relations Deputy Director, National Military Family Association **The FY17 NDAA has passed the House and the… Read More

8 Ways to Give Back During the Holidays

The holidays present a great time to give back by donating to the causes you care about most. Sure, the… Read More

Reform Bill Passed to Help People With Eating Disorders

Shared from Katu.com WASHINGTON (WJLA) - For the first time in American history, Congress passed a bill supporting patients who… Read More

Spouse Confessions: I Was Abused and Now I Have PTSD

**Editor's note: this story contains highly explicit material. This author chose to remain anonymous due to the highly sensitive confession. Please… Read More

5 Ways the Military Family Evolves

How many of you have gotten this question: “How on EARTH do you do it? How does your marriage/family survive… Read More

FLOTUS Welcomes Military Families to the White House to See the 2016 Holiday Decorations

From whitehouse.gov Ever wonder how the White House gets transformed for the holidays? Deesha Dyer, White House Social Secretary, reveals… Read More