military lifestyle
“Don’t Park There,” and Other Insights from a Seasoned Spouse
When my new husband and I arrived at our first duty station, I made some really dumb mistakes. I had… Read More
MySTeP Program is Designed to Help Spouses Step Through Military Life
Life in the military can feel like you are constantly transitioning. Adjusting to military life, moving around, powering through deployments,… Read More
The Serious Struggle of a Blended Military Family
By Angeline Puckett This past Friday was a “typical mom of 3” type of day. I woke up, got ready… Read More
It’s OK to be Less Than Pinterest Perfect: Nailing Perfection in Military Life
Do you ever feel like your life is a string of photos that could be used for the Pinterest “Nailed… Read More
Accepting the Sacrifices of a Military Spouse
My husband is a Sergeant in the Army. He misses out on a lot because of that, as do most… Read More
Dear New Spouse of a Scary MOS, Welcome to the Fight Club
To the New Spouse of a Scary MOS: You know who you are. Welcome to our tribe. You may or… Read More
5 Things I Hate About Military Lifestyle
I am all about finding a silver lining and trying to have a positive attitude. It is healthy, after all.… Read More
I Don’t Fit Into This Military Life
When I went to first grade, my mom had to bribe me to make friends. She bribed me with the… Read More
5 Questions that Make Military Spouses Cringe
By Erin Whitehead It's not because non-military-affiliated folks don't care, or that they are being insensitive... It's just that they… Read More
Spouse Confessions: What I Think About Entitled Military Spouses
Editor's Note: All authors in our Spouse Confessions Series are anonymous - they've shared part of their hearts with you… Read More
Spouse Confessions: I Am DONE With My Mil-Teen!
Editor's note: As with all of the pieces in our 'Confession Series' the author is anonymous. Please be respectful of… Read More
5 Perfect Things To Do When You Don’t Fit Into This Military Life
When I went to first grade, my mom had to bribe me to make friends. She bribed me with the… Read More
4 Military Lifestyle Goods You Can’t Live Without
Military lifestyle is quite the adventure. We move often and visit parts of the country (and world) that we wouldn’t normally… Read More
6 Ways You Are a Military Spouse For Better or For Worse
Marrying my high school sweetheart on March 20, 1982, was an exciting day for me. Mark had recently graduated from… Read More