Katherine Gauthier

In second grade, my father returned from deployment and my class made a huge sign to welcome him home. Every… Read More

“It looks as though Matthew has taken a turn and will miss Hampton Roads. Be prepared for some light rain… Read More

Unless you are brand new to this military lifestyle you know the power of a great care package. Heck, even… Read More

Whether you have served for one enlistment or you have made the military a 20 year career, at some point… Read More

Sweaters, boots and scarves. Football games and bon fires. Pumpkin muffins and hearty chili. There is nothing I don’t love… Read More

Deployments. For most military families it’s one of those dreaded threats always hanging over our heads. At any moments our… Read More

We have all seen the videos. You know the ones. A perfectly dressed spouse is standing on the pier while the… Read More

Homecoming. Often the most anticipated day in the military community. But once the pictures are taken, the signs are shown… Read More

It’s hard to turn around these days without seeing some sort of subscription box. You can get ones that send… Read More

As the summer comes to an end and the school year gets closer, it’s time to start thinking about what’s… Read More

When I went through TAPS class in January, the instructor told us that transition isn’t always easy, that everyone deals… Read More

It’s inevitable in the military community that you will be spending time away from your spouse. Deployments, schools, TAD assignments,… Read More

Your heart is pounding. Months have become weeks. Weeks have become days. You've cleaned house. You've shaved your legs, finally!… Read More

I am a United States Sailor. Tomorrow I will put on my uniform for the last time. I will lace… Read More

I can remember being in high school and thinking “Yeah, maybe I’ll have kids someday. It’s what grown-ups do.” By… Read More

Summer is fast approaching and that means lazy days by the water, cookouts and lightning bug chases at night, and… Read More

When I decided to enlist in the Navy I didn’t give much thought to what it would be like to… Read More

It’s no secret that trying to find a job as a military spouse isn’t the easiest thing in the world.… Read More