Life

When Does He Leave? (And Other Things Not to Say to a Milspouse)

From NavyLife101 1. When does he leave?  Please, please, please. Don’t ask this question. We are trying very hard to… Read More

3 Life Changing Gifts My Military Parents Gave Me

Who knew that folding clothes the “navy way” and putting on sheets so tight that you could bounce a quarter… Read More

Watch Out for These 4 BIG Expenses When You Are Leaving the Military

Leaving military life is a challenging transition for anyone, whether your service member is getting out after four years or… Read More

What I Learned After Living In a Hotel For 6 Months During a PCS

When we received PCS orders to the Washington D.C. area, our plans certainly did not include living in a hotel… Read More

5 Things a Military Family Needs to Know When Moving

By Lauren Ramirez, Neighborhoods.com Moving is a stress-inducing event, whether it’s half a mile away or across the country. Now,… Read More

Their Forever War: Milspouses Continue to Carry the Burden of the Widow’s Tax

By Janine Boldrin, Managing Editor, Military Spouse Imagine the worst happens. The person you have loved, your service member spouse,… Read More

Why You Should (or Should Not) Join Your FRG

From Navy Life 101 I had no idea what an FRG [Family Readiness Group] was until I watched Army Wives. Then,… Read More

7 Things Troops Do on Deployments That They Won’t Admit To

By Eric Milzarski, We Are The Mighty There are many things that troops do that keep mom and dad proud. The truth… Read More

Book Review: Seasons of My Military Student

The school year is winding down and PCS season is upon us yet again. Many of us are scrambling to… Read More

3 Things Not Even Pinterest Knows You Need For a PCS Road Trip

"Do not fail us now Gloria!" I called out as my husband drove our packed minivan and trailer onto a dimly… Read More