National Guard

★2019 AFI Branch Military Spouses of the Year★

Introducing the 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Branch winners: Maria, Holly, Michelle, Katelyn, Jessica, and Samantha.… Read More

From the Heart of a National Guard Spouse: We Are Strong, Too

I remember the exact words spoken to me by my husband’s grandmother like it was yesterday, “Melissa, are you sure you’re… Read More

My Last Five Years As A Military Spouse

Teenage love, young military love, the kind that transcends reason, logic, and yet sometimes thrives. So goes my story. The military… Read More

7 Reasons I Love Being a National Guard Family

If I’ve learned anything these last ten years of being a Military Spouse, it’s to desperately look for the positive.… Read More

When the Pentagon Comes a-Knocking

The California National Guard made news with having to pay back bonuses, but it’s not the only scenario in which… Read More

National Guard activated in Milwaukee amid violence

From Militarytimes.com MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker activated his state's National Guard on Sunday to help police in Milwaukee… Read More

Living on the Edge of My Community

Last Sunday, I strapped on my trusty pair of Keens and exchanged indoor boredom for outdoor beauty by climbing a… Read More

Nicole Spaid: 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Marine Corps Spouse of the Year

Married to: Wes Spaid SOY Location: MCAS New River Years as Milspouse: 20 Areas of Focus: Nicole Spaid is a light. She illuminates… Read More

Corie Weathers: 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Army Spouse of the Year

Married to: Matthew Weathers SOY Location: Fort Gordon Years as Milspouse: 11 Areas of Focus: Corie Weathers is devoted to the military community,… Read More

Julia Kysela: 2015 Armed Forces Insurance National Guard Spouse of the Year

Married to: Daniel Kysela SOY Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Years as Milspouse: 5 Areas of Focus: Julia Kysela is tireless advocate for our military spouse… Read More

Who Will be the 2015 Military Spouse of the Year?

Army? Navy? Marine Corps? Air Force? National Guard? Coast Guard? Who will it be?? Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of… Read More

MSOY Milestones: Alicia Hinds Ward

It has been an interesting year as the 2013 Armed Force Insurance's Military Spouse of the Year. I've been focusing… Read More

More Than Just A Weekend Warrior

I met my husband when I was 15 years old. Our fist encounter went a little like this: I thought… Read More

Sweet Home Alabama-My National Guard Experience on an Active Duty Base

To some, "Sweet Home Alabama" is a cute chick flick with Reese Witherspoon or that song everyone loves to sing… Read More

Boston Strong – One National Guard Spouse Shares a Unique Perspective

Guest article by: Beth Bellizzi, Journalist and Military Spouse (Ingrid and her husband SSG Ian Yee) Although National Guard spouse… Read More

Top 10 Perks of the National Guard Spouse

The National Guard could very well be the most mysterious of the services... All other branches have an idea of… Read More

My Life Belongs to Sam(s)

(Photo Credits: Photo Pin) How do you go from being the General's personal interpreter to cleaning spilled milk on aisle… Read More

Top 5 Tips for Surviving a Deployment Away From a Base

(Photo credits: Photo Pin) Early in 2010, I turned out the light and my husband pulled me close for what… Read More