military life

What I Learned Telling My Military Story

TELLING: What I learned. My husband, Mike, and I joined the cast of The Telling Project: Telling Aggieland, for one… Read More

Military Spouse Looking to Buy a Private Jet

A long time ago, I accepted that there were going to be some things about military life that I really… Read More

Spouse Confessions: Divorced Spouse

Editor's Note: Like all of the pieces in our Confessions Series, the author will remain anonymous. We appreciate her sharing… Read More

Are You A Stress Junkie?

This piece was originally published in our print magazine in January 2014. For more information on how you can subscribe… Read More

Our Two Amazing, Autistic Military Kids

Article by: Rebekah BavryPhoto Credit: kitthuongphotogrpahy.com I'm that mom. That mom you see in the store with her two kids… Read More

Judgmental Spouse Confessions

Editors Note: All of the pieces in our Confessions Series are, and will remain, anonymous. This has allowed us to… Read More

The Time We Take For Granted

The Time We Take For Granted We are all forgetful creatures. Tender moments of love, small reminders of confirmation, and… Read More

Drama Queen Spouse Confessions

Hi. I'm your Monday Confessions anonymous military spouse... my confession? I am a drama queen. It all began a decade… Read More

Are You Slowly Going Insane in Base Housing?

Dear Sally, I know lots of people who hate base housing, but I really like living on base. Well, I… Read More

10 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a House

I'll start at the most obvious point - the beginning; my first rookie mistake. ---  Spring is time for all… Read More

Dear Sally, I Was Dumped Over a Promotion

Dear Sally, My friend dumped me because my husband was promoted and hers was not, how do I deal with… Read More

Dear Sally, He Just Left For Basic…Help!

Photo Credit: Morgan Slade Dear Sally, My husband just left for basic a week ago. We've been living together for… Read More

Five Ways to Divert His Attention from His ‘Other Wife’

He's sitting on the couch, his brow furrowed as he scoots to the very edge, and rests his elbows on… Read More

Dear Sally, Military Spouse Ridicule is Making Me a Hermit

[mashshare] Dear Sally, My husband has been in for 10 years and we have been together the entire time and… Read More

Three Things I Won’t Let Break Me this Year

When we start a new year, many of us reflect back on the chapter of our lives that just ended… Read More

MSOY Milestones, What They’ve Been Up To: Shelley Kimball, Coast Guard

I have spoken to more military spouses in the past six months than I think I have in my lifetime… Read More

Military Dynasty

"Battle buddies".   We have all heard the term. Each of our service members have friends with whom they have endured circumstances… Read More

How Do You Cope with the Unknown?

I took my 12 year old daughter to see Catching Fire over the holiday break.  I wanted to see it… Read More