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To the Window, to the Ball

By AJ Smit "What will I wear to the ball?" A question asked by Cinderella and military spouses around the… Read More

The Top Benefits Military Families Need to Know About this 2020 Tax Season

By Jillian Johnson Tax time is here! Whether you’re new to military life or a seasoned veteran, new tax laws… Read More

InDependent Strength Through Fitness

By Kimberly Bacso, Army Spouse and co-founder of InDependent  Behind the strong demeanor military spouses exhibit, we are crumbling due… Read More

Do We Count? The 2020 Census and the Military

By Jennifer Barnhill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuEo-lXtVjc&feature=youtu.be It’s no joke, on April 1 the government will hold the 2020 Census, counting all people… Read More

Loose Lips, Quick Clicks Sink Ships

By Sarah Roderick-Fitch “Loose Lips Sink Ships,” a popular phrase during WWII remains true today, especially since the inception of… Read More

3 Things I’ll Tell My Spouse about Voting Absentee in 2020

Sponsored By Emily Janelle Beetler | Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier Married Service members vote at higher rates than singles.… Read More

Military Spouse Imposter Syndrome

By Jennifer Gardella During a recent shopping trip to the Gap, I struck up a conversation with the salesperson. She shared… Read More

Safe Space: Telephonic Care Helps Army Spouse Learn to Love Again

By Dana Dreckman Kathy Belleville vividly remembers the first time she asked for help with her marriage. After several years… Read More

Shades of Green, a Magical Military Resort Destination

By Steve Bell Imagine Staying right in the middle of the Disney World Magic at a military resort with great… Read More

Tears for My Undead Husband

By Brianna Sinder Everyday I gaze into the eyes of a dead man, my dead man. I listen to his… Read More

Redeployment: A Perspective from the Homefront

Written by: Sydney Smith It’s February, and I can finally say he will be home soon. They tell you that… Read More

Sweet Success: How One Air Force Spouse Found a Way to Support Her Family Doing Something She Loves

By Bethann Coldiron Victoria Justice always liked to bake. Even at a young age, she felt a sense of calm… Read More

Top 7 Duty Stations for Fun Winter Activities

by Tonia Gütting While most of our military’s stations soak in the southern sun, a few of them let you… Read More

Balancing Career and Motherhood: Can Military Spouses ‘Have It All?’

By Jennifer Barnhill, Navy Spouse Featured image: Sometimes “having it all” looks a lot like disaster. In between toasts at… Read More

Military Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

From GIJobs.com - check them out! VALENTINE’S DAY IS FAST APPROACHING. And it’s no secret that service members are already… Read More

Family First: An Interview with Mrs. Hollyanne Milley

Mrs. Hollyanne Milley, spouse of Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discusses her journey as a… Read More

A Letter to My Fellow Military Spouses Who Feel Alone

By Leann Turner I’m going to be very real for a minute, well more than a minute. I’m supposed to… Read More

Coming In Out of the Snow

By Jenna Levin Earlier this year, I read The Crane Wife, a spectacular essay by CJ Hauser, documenting how she… Read More