Deployment

15 Travel Tips for the Perfect Port Call

Receiving an invitation to visit your deployed spouse at his or her next port call evokes all of the anticipation… Read More

The Pity Flowers

I sort of knew something was wrong by the expression on his face. When you've been married for almost 12… Read More

10 GIFs Showing Phases of Deployment Emotions

1. Superwoman or Superman Phase source: www.reactiongifs.com The initial “Everything will be OK, I’m strong, I can handle this” phase.… Read More

My Spouse Deployed and I Hiked the Entire Appalachian Trail

When I set off from Amicalola Falls in northern Georgia on March 15, 2013, I had estimated it would only… Read More

4 Ways to Awesomely Customize Your Spouse’s Care Package

Beef jerky and sunflower seeds have long reigned as classic care package treats, and while they never disappoint, they never… Read More

The Best Parts of My Government-sponsored Cruise

Ah deployment. The inevitable torture that all military service members will face at some point in their career. For me… Read More

Why We Should Love Our Servicemembers This Valentine’s Day

By: Michelle Brito, Military Spouse and JPMorgan Chase Military and Veterans Affairs Executive Advisory Council Member stationed in Fort Polk,… Read More

Beyond Valentine’s Day: Show Your Spouse Love Even During Deployment

Every military spouse experiences holidays without their husband or wife, but many of us try to make the most of… Read More

What It’s Like to be Deployed for Christmas

photo credit: youngqists.weebly.com As a military brat, I had my fair share of holidays without my dad around. I think… Read More

6 Tips to Make the Holidays Magical Through Deployment

Edward Pola and George Wyle, writers of, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” certainly didn’t have military families… Read More