military spouse

I Am Military

While a few of us were catching up at a class reunion, the question arose of whether or not any… Read More

I Don’t Want to be a “Seasoned” Military Spouse

We need a new word in our vocabulary. If you’ve been lucky enough to be married to the military for… Read More

35 Things We Want Civilians to Know

Editor's Note: The term "civilian" in this piece is used to describe members of a family where no one serves… Read More

5 Pros and Cons of Military Treatment Facilities vs. Civilian Providers

Just like many other aspects of the military world, choosing what type of medical provider to use for your family… Read More

35 Things You Are Sure to Find in Every Military Home

Take a look around your humble abode and you are sure to find a few items that your civilian friends don't… Read More

PBS Honors our Nation’s Heroes One Performance at a Time

The military community is well aware of the true meaning of Memorial Day. It’s a day to honor our nation’s… Read More

It’s Official! The 2018 AFI Military Spouse of the Year Krista Simpson Anderson

Watch the live announcement below! Married to: Gustaf “Gus” E. Anderson IV Current duty station: Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Years… Read More

Krista | Get to Know Our AFI Army Spouse of the Year

Meet Krista! Married to: Gustaf “Gus” E. Anderson IV Current location: JB Lewis-McChord Years as a military spouse: 10 For… Read More

Jolynn | Get to Know Our AFI Marine Corps Spouse of the Year

Meet Jolynn! Married to: Jeffery Lee Current location: Camp Lejeune Years as a military spouse: 29 Jolynn Lee’s story is… Read More

Brian | Get to Know Our AFI Navy Spouse of the Year

Meet Brian! Married to: Matthew A. Alvarado Current location: NB Point Loma Years as a military spouse: 4 Brian’s journey… Read More

Kristen | Get to Know Our AFI Air Force Spouse of the Year

Meet Kristen! Married to: Sean Lange Current location: Peterson AFB Years as a military spouse: 21 Life has thrown a… Read More

Stacy | Get to Know Our AFI Coast Guard Spouse of the Year

Meet Stacy! Married to: Jeremy Bilodeau Current location: District 14 Hawaii and Guam Years as a military spouse: 10 Stacy… Read More

Shelia | Get to Know Our AFI National Guard Spouse of the Year

Meet Shelia! Married to: Darrell Brookins Current location: Kentucky Years as a military spouse: 15 Volunteerism and the art of… Read More

Life As a Navy Wife: The Good, The Bad and The UGLY

Written By: Audrey Smith, Navy Spouse As a Navy wife, there’s been a few instances when another woman has asked… Read More

★2018 AFI Branch Military Spouses of the Year★

Congratulations to the 2018 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year branch winners Here are the amazing military spouses who have been… Read More

★2018 AFI MSOY Base Spouses of the Year★

Congratulations to all of our amazing nominees! Based on popular vote, these amazing military spouses have been nominated and selected to… Read More

Post-deployment: The Expectations, the Reality, and the Growth

They’re home. After days, weeks, months, or years of paper chains, calendar cross-offs, or your 400th empty diet Dr. Pepper… Read More

I Have Anxiety.

Far more regularly than I would like to admit, I roll over in the middle of the night, glance at… Read More