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