Deployment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Amy Stephens Colin Supko, CEO of PatriotList.US, didn’t set out to be a tech startup founder. Instead, the Lake...

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

Article Originally Published at JoMyGosh.com When John was deployed, I listened to a lot of music… and a lot of...

 Article Credit: JoMyGosh.com I hate being upset with John. Even now, living in the same apartment, I absolutely hate arguing with...

Dear Mindy Besides Yellow Ribbon, what other resources are out there for preparing for deployments for families when this is...

We were at the airport. I’d spent most of the night crying -- and most of the night before that....

My husband has been in the Navy since December, 2013. Somehow, we’ve gotten lucky and he has yet to go...

People tend to say to you outside of the military community, "you knew what you were getting into." I come from...