There May Never Be a Good Time to Workout, But There is a Good Place
By MAJ Marissa Cina “Text me when you step off, OK?” My best friend texts me. She lives in Kentucky...
The “Expert Husband Badge” Challenge
By Louisa Brizendine Curry The Expert Husband Badge (EHB) is a special skills badge awarded to any United States Armed...
Are You Tired of Fighting with Your Child?
Sponsored Parenting is one of the most rewarding contributions we make in this life. And it’s no secret that military...
Serving From Your Heart
“Let’s go. We have to be there by 9 to start the prep for lunch,” I bellowed at my family....
My Child, You Are Here for a Reason
By Major Marissa Cina “This is the best part of my day” my three-year old said with a sigh as...
Finding Meaning Beyond the Barracks
By Berlinda Castillo In a small military base town, nestled amidst rolling hills, lives Sarah, a military spouse and mother...
What Do You Mean This is “Normal”?
By Lainey Crown The impact of military life can show up in some unique ways. You know that feeling when...
The Power of Pause
By Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka Sitting in the quiet confines of a hotel bathroom, I whispered words of reassurance into the phone,...
Rebuilding Together: A New Perspective on Reintegration
By Michelle Bowler - @TheWaitingWarriors - [email protected] We've been thinking about reintegration the wrong way. Things aren't "going back to...
Learning to Say Yes: A Lesson for New Military Spouses
By Michelle Bowler - @TheWaitingWarriors - [email protected] As a brand new military spouse, I made a major mistake that I...
Navigating Perinatal Grief as a Military Spouse: Coping with Loss and Distance
Michelle Bowler Loss is a profound experience that touches us all at different points in our lives. But what happens...
Leave More Room For Grief in Your Life
By Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka In military spouse life, there comes a moment when we need to challenge our perspectives, we need to...
Stop Playing Catch Up With Your Finances
By Jennifer Berlin, Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff Advisor Operations at First Command Financial Services Military life comes with...
Military Families Deserve Better: Examining Military Spouse Unemployment
By Mark Steffe, President/CEO of First Command Financial Services, Inc. Raising a family is more expensive than ever. Between rising food...
If Age is Just a Number, Can the Military Remember We’re Still Here?
By Julie Tully Age is just a number. That’s what popular culture tells us. Or at least what the media...
DoD Launches Paid Fellowship
Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot matches spouses with civilian employers for 12-week program. The Defense Department in January launched a...
Fostering an Inclusive Community for BIPOC Spouses
By: Brandi Jones Feeling a sense of community and belonging is important, and no one knows the challenge better than...
How Military Health Insurance Helped Me Through My Mental Mess
By Katie Dale As with much of life, there’s always room for improvement. However, regarding Tricare’s coverage for my years...
