new duty station
I’ll Follow You Anywhere…Except To That Base
When my husband announced we were moving to Keesler AFB in Mississippi, my initial response was, "Hell no. You can… Read More
8 Ways to Turn Your White Walls Into Less Of An Eyesore
You know the drill: PCS season rolls around, the trucks roll in, and you roll out. Several hot, sticky days… Read More
Is Living on Base Right or Wrong for Your Family?
As PCS season approaches and stop movement orders are lifted, many families will find their lives packed up into moving… Read More
7 Ways Military Spouses Can Hack a PCS Move
Thanks for sharing, USO! By Sandi Moynihan With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, many military families are putting… Read More
When You Can’t Call Anywhere Home
The word “home” has always been distinguishable as being so much more than a roof over our heads. Home is… Read More
5 Things Your Mama Didn’t Tell You About Your New Duty Station
“Honey, I got my orders. We’re going to…..” Aren’t those our favorite words? Need an extra cup of coffee to get through… Read More
5 Things a Military Family Needs to Know When Moving
By Lauren Ramirez, Neighborhoods.com Moving is a stress-inducing event, whether it’s half a mile away or across the country. Now,… Read More
PCSKid – Matching Your Milkids to Friends at Every New Duty Station
A military child moves an average of 9 times throughout their life as a military child. With each move comes… Read More
You Can Really Be a New You at Your New Duty Station
By guest author Brianne Guy You have finally found a job you can tolerate, settled into your new routine, kids… Read More
6 Things to Remember to Survive the New Duty Station Blues
Transferring to a new duty station can be a lot of things, it can be an exciting adventure and a… Read More
Dun-dun-dun: We Got Assigned to the Pentagon
My spouse came home one day and told me that we had another assignment to the D.C. area. The National… Read More
3 Keys to Keep Your Own Independence Around Your Family
Do you ever feel like you’re so disconnected from your family of origin that you don’t even know them anymore,… Read More
It’s Time to Move (Your Mind)!
Tis’ the season to move! Summer brings a lot of experiences and events for military families, including the peak season… Read More
Hike It Baby: Finding a Community on the Trail
John Muir famously said, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” Thousands of young families… Read More
How I Changed My Whole Neighborhood In 2 Weeks
My husband and I had been in this house for about 2 years and my husband was constantly gone and… Read More
Step Outside the Box and Stop Looking For A Job
We have all heard about it, oh yes, the ever-popular topic about military spouses and employment, or the lack thereof.… Read More
Yes, I “Let” My Husband…
Somewhere out there is a military spouse outraged at the next step in my husband’s career. And the outrage is… Read More
8 Super Easy Ways to Love Your New Duty Station
My husband and I have a really bad habit: We’re “talkers,” not “doers.” This means the bucket list we drew… Read More