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The Deployment Curse
We asked spouses to share their deployment curse stories. Here are some of the best. Share yours in the comments!… Read More
Another Birthday Alone
If you have a military kid, chances are they've had to spend at least one birthday without their Service Member… Read More
A Family That Stays Together…
My husband and I made the best decision (so far) of his military career in 2014. After returning from an… Read More
Military Life Made Me Question My Identity
When I first married my husband, I was very clear about my personal and professional identity, but over time, my… Read More
Can Civilians Ever Understand?
Military life has always included unique challenges. Service members move frequently with their jobs, they deploy for months (sometimes years)… Read More
The Military Child: Fractured, Yet Beautiful
I was born into an American subculture that consists of millions, yet is truly understood by few on the outside.… Read More
Reintegration Struggles
I remember my first year as a brand new military spouse that I heard a lot of buzz about the… Read More
What Military Kids Say About Freedom
April is the Month of the Military Child. We think military kiddos are some of the most incredible people on… Read More
Racing Facebook: Respecting the Power of Social Media
By Jill Qualters “I am your worst nightmare.” On Sept. 22, 2013, Theresa Jones opened her front door to find three… Read More
Deployment by the Numbers
7 months, 217 Days, .59 years… It sounds so small, so precise, so easily attainable. So much has happened though,… Read More
Just a Retiree Spouse
By Mindy Brewster JUST a retiree spouse. I know it has been talked about before. A little thing called stereotypes.… Read More
Deployment #2 (or 3 or 4!) Is Hard Too!
I can't even count the number of times I've heard the phrase, "Well, this is your 5th (or 6th or… Read More
Becoming Whole Again After Deployment
Article Credit: JoMyGosh.com No matter what you think about the movie American Sniper, it has people talking and bringing our… Read More
13 Photos of What NOT to Wear to a Wedding
Ever been to a wedding where someone's outfit got more attention than the couple getting married? Or where a military… Read More
Should I Move Home During Deployment?
By Erin Whitehead Deployment is looming: One spouse has only been married for a few months, is living in a… Read More
My First Year as a Military Wife
By Jo My Gosh In just 2 days (ahhh!) we’ll be celebrating our first wedding anniversary! So much has happened… Read More
Recognizing PTSD Signs in Your Spouse
By Ingrid Herrera-Yee With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be hard to know when your partner… Read More
5 Things I Will Miss About This Duty Station I Hate
By Erin Whitehead I made no secret about how much I hate this duty station. ("I Apologize, It's Okay to… Read More