Deployment

Photo Credit: Flickr user Nathan Rupert 1. Stay Busy This might be the advice you hear most from other spouses… Read More

Military deployments are emotionally draining. That's no secret. But few people shine the light on how physically exhausting and demanding… Read More

1. Do not become a news junkie. You automatically become a bit more vulnerable and emotional and hypersensitive when you… Read More

The military way of life throws many curveballs into families. Even on trips as short as two months, it's easy… Read More

Putting together care packages isn't as easy as grabbing a few magazines, some nonperishable food items and slapping a stamp… Read More

I remember going through my first deployment with my husband. We were married only three weeks before he departed. The… Read More

So, you've reached the acceptance stage of deployment. You're over your initial funk of living through the day to day… Read More

Our military kids are known for being super resilient, but even the most seasoned "brat" can have a tough time… Read More

Do you ever wonder what happens at home the day your ship goes underway?  How does your spouse handle it?… Read More

So the first time that I was with my husband when he deployed, I was dead set on sending the… Read More