AJ Smit

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

The Key To Conversation: Vulnerability is Not a Weakness

Have you ever been lost for words in how to approach a serious conversation? As military spouses, we may feel… Read More

How Being a Father Changes Your Dreams

**Photo courtesy of Brittany Brooke Photography, a fellow military spouse and small business owner When children are young, they ponder… Read More

Will They, Won’t They: A COVID-19 PCS Story

Many military families this spring find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place, or better said COVID-19 and… Read More

One Transgender Woman’s Journey in the Military

Freyja has been serving the U.S. Army for over twenty years in a variety of roles. As a Non-Commissioned Officer, she… Read More

You Want Me To Do What!? Setting Boundaries in the Midst of Corona

Have you ever seen a Chinese Plate Spinner? As military spouses, we may feel we are plate spinners with how… Read More

What the Health? How to Rethink Being a Healthy Woman

When we think of health, we usually imagine BMI machines, talking to a nutritionist, running, dieting, and even more running.… Read More

Military Housing: Making a Cookie-Cutter House into a Delectable Home

Figuring out your military home is no small feat. If you give a military spouse a house, they'll want a… Read More