military life

  We commonly use the term “Keeping it Real” when we are being honest about a situation or person, even… Read More

Marrying my high school sweetheart on March 20, 1982, was an exciting day for me. Mark had recently graduated from… Read More

Happy Monday, readers! Sometimes, Mondays are just no fun. SO if you are on the same page as me today… Read More

by Mary Ann Eckberg, MilitaryByOwner staff writer It’s a relaxing Sunday afternoon in the neighborhood. Colorful balloons dance around a… Read More

Toes in the sand, smell of sunscreen, and book in hand. That is my favorite way to spend a summer… Read More

They stepped upon the rickety decks of ships that would either deliver them to a watery grave or the safe… Read More

“Something just seemed off. There was something off kilter. I didn’t feel like my former self and I didn’t feel like… Read More

by Dawn Smith, MilitaryByOwner staff writer With many PCS adventures behind us, I can look back and see, after the… Read More

Guest Author: E.J. Smith, M.S., NCC, LPC-Intern and military spouse Ever feel like you’re the world’s worst at something? These… Read More

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

"The Honor Flights Network, a non-profit organization, makes it their year long mission to provide free transportation to American veterans to… Read More

I consider myself a “Jack of Many Trades, Truly, Master of None.” I’m a super volunteer, but as of yet,… Read More

Whenever I attend military spouse events or conferences, one of the hottest topics for discussion is the challenge of keeping… Read More

In days gone by, faith was a major player in marriage. Families went as a whole unit to worship in… Read More

Article originally published at Fayetteville Observer Throughout my adventures to Washington DC, I have had the opportunity to meet with… Read More

I’m sitting alone, and my thoughts wander back to the people and places which have graced my life. The memories… Read More

Sacrifice 1 from Morgan on Vimeo. Read More

Originally by Kellee Khalil for Lover.ly Military weddings never fail to inspire us; in the context of the unimaginable challenges… Read More