Deployment
7 Urban Dictionary Phrases That Hilariously Describe Deployment
What started out as a joke between friends sent me down one of the most hilarious rabbit holes I have… Read More
After Historically Long Deployment, Nimitz is Almost Home
From Navytimes.com After heading over the horizon last April, just as the COVID-19 pandemic was beginning to upend life across… Read More
Take Out, Binge Watching, and Other Strange Deployment Habits
“Hey, Sweetheart. We need to have the talk.” My husband’s kind, but firm, tone of voice on the other side… Read More
2020 Holiday Care Package Deadlines
The U.S. Postal Service offers discounted shipping year-round for military, perfect for sending presents and cards to military members this… Read More
You Will Survive Short Tours and Deployments During COVID-19…I Promise.
“I can’t do it anymore.” The heaviness surrounding our last few weeks as a family finally caught up with me… Read More
Why I’m Strong: How One Military Daughter Feels About Deployment
The day my dad left for deployment brought me hard feelings - feelings that were hard for me to process.… 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
Deployment Prep: What You Should Really Focus On While You Still Have Your Spouse in Your Arms
Every so often my Facebook feed explodes with photos of friends saying see you later, as their spouse embarks on… Read More
Finding Joy When You’re Alone During Holiday Deployments
Last Christmas, when my husband was deployed, I thought I was doing a great job staying positive, being strong, and… Read More
7 Reasons I’m Thankful Even Though I’ll Be Alone on Thanksgiving
I shuffled into the dark kitchen in the early morning, like so many Thanksgivings before in our married life. As… Read More