military life
12 Things Not To Do During a Deployment
1. Do not become a news junkie. You automatically become a bit more vulnerable and emotional and hypersensitive when you… Read More
The Freedom To Choose to Work, and Not Be Judged in the Process
I'm in the Navy. I have an associate degree, a bachelor's degree and am currently working on my second bachelor's degree. I intend… Read More
Why We Eloped
For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with weddings. I was that little girl walking around… Read More
How to Avoid Distance AFTER Distance
The military way of life throws many curveballs into families. Even on trips as short as two months, it's easy… Read More
20 Ways To Stay Strong On The Homefront
I remember going through my first deployment with my husband. We were married only three weeks before he departed. The… Read More
Look Your Best At The Next Military Ball!
The military ball is designed to honor your service member and celebrate tradition. Rather than stressing over what to wear,… Read More
How To Have A Guilt Free Deployment
So, you've reached the acceptance stage of deployment. You're over your initial funk of living through the day to day… Read More
Resume For Success
Author: Deb Kloeppel, Founder, President, CEO, CASY-MSCCN I hear your pain, truly. Resume development ranks right up there with root… Read More
6 Job Hunting Strategies for the Career-Driven Spouse
People watch the Olympics to vicariously experience the rush of winning as their favorite athletes step up to the podium.… Read More
Resilient Spouse Academy
Jennifer Rickert has always found a way to bounce back. She knows the power of resiliency, and she's passionate about… Read More
Looking Outward Together
A Call To Love He was a shiny new Lieutenant at his first assignment, fresh out of Ranger school and… Read More
Dear Sally – Marine Seeks Milspouse’s Advice
Dear Sally - I need some help and I figured this magazine would be the best place to find advice...… Read More
Letting Go…
By Cary Love, Navy Spouse My husband and I rarely fight, but when we do it's always over the same… Read More
PTSD: More Than A Military Issue
Liz Snell is the Founder of Military Spouses of Strength, an initiative that brings awareness and seeks to reduce the… Read More
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up, Military Spouse?
If you're anything like me, you had some big plans and lofty goals as a teenager. Throughout college I was… Read More
Superman’s Kryptonite: My Husband Needs Surgery
Several years ago, my husband had to testify at a court martial. The Marine who oversaw the court martial, upon… Read More
The Day My Husband Didn’t Die
alive day n. the anniversary of a close escape from death, especially one involving permanent injury. - www.waywordradio.org It's… Read More
Valued Tips from MilSpouses Who’ve PCS’d (Over and Over and Over Again)
Mention the topic of moving among a group of military spouses and you'll wind up with more helpful tips and… Read More