military spouse

Natasha Harth, 2016 Armed Forces Insurance Marine Corps Spouse of the Year

Natasha Harth Duty Station: Marine Corps Barracks Washington Years being a military spouse: 10 Tell us a little bit about… Read More

Michelle Aikman, 2016 Armed Forces Insurance Air Force Spouse of the Year

  Michelle Aikman Duty Station: Fairchild AFB Years being a military spouse: 13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qNBpfAt40o Tell us a little bit about… Read More

10 Military Spouse Benefits to Keep in Mind for 2016

As a “seasoned” military spouse, I love conversations with younger spouses because their enthusiasm is energizing! And in the course… Read More

Where Has This Enlistment Gone?

“I can do anything for four years” That’s what I told myself on the plane ride to boot camp. This… Read More

What Does it Take to be a Good Military Parent?

Or maybe my title should have been, “Parenting: You’re doing it all wrong,” but if you’ve read this far you… Read More

10 Things NOT to Write in a Deployment Letter to Your Spouse

When your spouse has been deployed for months and you miss them every day, you can’t wait to put pen… Read More

★2016 MSOY Base Spouses of the Year★

Congratulations! Purely based on popular vote, these amazing military spouses have been nominated and selected to represent their bases, states,… Read More

Treat Veterans With Respect, Not Pity

The Wall Street Journal A couple of years ago, I spoke at a storytelling competition about some Marines I'd known… Read More

24 Hours to Vote – Who is Your Top Choice for #MSOY16?

Now that you've had a chance to meet the wonderful candidates, you get to vote for your favorite! Base voting… Read More

A GIF Evolution of Your New Year’s Resolutions

It's time for a fresh start! New year, new you. But what really happens to those pesky resolutions... The Regret… Read More

The Unconventional Guide to Your Young Military Marriage

When I got married to a young Marine at 22, we were both as “boot” as boot gets. Now, almost… Read More

10 Reasons I’m Grateful to be a Military Spouse

pc: Felicity Broderick​ I would be lying if I said I always felt grateful to be a military wife. Sometimes I… Read More

How To Find Your Happy Place as a Military Spouse

The military lifestyle may be full of adventure, but it may also be stressful and hectic. For overall wellness and… Read More

Dear Civilian Friend, You Need To Know This

Dear Civilian Friend, You are more important to me than you could ever know. It feels no longer than the… Read More

6 Tips for the Spouse of a Transitioning Veteran

1. SAVE You can never be too financially prepared for your transition out of the military. It is important to… Read More

7 Ways to Expect the Unexpected During Your Next PCS

The term “PCS” is just shy of being a "four-letter word" to a military family. You learn quickly to expect… Read More

Proposal Would Allow Military Families to Split Their PCS

Newly proposed legislation would allow service members and their families to move to a new duty station at different times… Read More

Little girl interrupts deployment ceremony for the best reason

When coming home from an 8-month deployment, all eyes are usually on the returning soldiers. You expect for there to… Read More