Erin Whitehead
Be More Than Just a Military Spouse
There is a list a mile long of the things I wish I had known before becoming a military… Read More
How Military Kids Really Feel About Military Life
During the month of April we recognize the contribution made by the children of American service members, April is the… Read More
Glamour Power Women and the Military Spouse Community
For as many years as I can remember now, I have proudly been an advocate for the military family; most… Read More
Confession: I Am the Weary Military Spouse
Last year Military Spouse did a series of anonymous confession articles, giving our writers a chance to share their thoughts… Read More
Rank Wars: Reality or Urban Legend?
The other day I joined a discussion on a Facebook page about spouses who “wear their husband’s rank.” Most of… Read More
Why We Chose to Live Apart
It’s funny how our opinions on certain things change as our life experience shifts. For the majority of my marriage… Read More
Will War and Marriage Ever Mix?
Every once in a while a girl just needs a good old-fashioned sleepover: cute pajamas, good food, great friends, deep… Read More
The Importance of Family Vacations
Our family spends a considerable amount of money on travel. We also make it a huge priority in our lives,… Read More
Working at Home with Kids Underfoot
When I worked full time in an office, I always felt horribly guilty about all of the school holidays my… Read More
The Facebook Debate: Do You Have to See Combat to be a Veteran?
The Air Force is really just the Chair Force, everyone in the Army wishes they were a Marine, the Marines… Read More
4 Ways to Handle Orders You Hate
What to do when you just don't want to go. I make no secret about my dislike for our current… Read More
Military Spouse Looking to Buy a Private Jet
A long time ago, I accepted that there were going to be some things about military life that I really… Read More
Why Honeymoons are Wasted on the Young
This piece was originally published in our 2014 February print issue. To make sure you don't miss any of the… Read More
Talented Military Kid Opens for Big and Rich!
Performing in front of a large crowd is enough to make even the most confident adult sweat a little.… Read More
5 Lessons My Toddler is Teaching Me
It was not in the master plan to be staring down the face of the big 4-0 while singing "let's… Read More
We May Never Fully Recognize the Cost of War
I sat staring at my computer in bleak understanding, sobbing uncontrollably...and I wonder how many of you were right there with… Read More
Roll Those Sleeves, Marine!
I have been married to my husband, a United States Marine, for almost 15 years. It is not uncommon for… Read More
Coca-Cola — Why I Don’t Watch the Super Bowl
I never got into pro-football. Now give me a good college game on a fall Saturday afternoon, and I am… Read More