The problem: You are invited to a military Ball and aren't sure what to expect. Keep reading because: I'll put your mind at ease so you know the traditions, what to wear, and how to have fun! The first time I went to a military Ball was 17 years ago, when my boyfriend...
It wasn’t until I lived outside of America that I realized how much of the Fall season is a cultural celebration. Yet in many parts of the world, ‘pumpkin spice’ is a foreign language.
There are moments in military life where we all need encouragement. Military spouses face constant challenges. Some are enormous—like a long deployment or an unexpected PCS move. But other struggles are smaller, are faced quietly, and are often kept in the shadows....
The effects of September 11 hit home a few weeks later, when my boyfriend went off to Boot Camp. I watched my boyfriend prepare for war. I watched our country declare war. I stood by and supported him as a girlfriend, then his wife, while he fought on the front lines of that war. Again. And again, and again. It is a war that we continue to fight today.
When you're out of energy, but still have a long way to go I didn't think melting ice cream would ever drive me to the breaking point, but it did. On a day I am not very proud of, I, the "Seasoned Spouse" had a breakdown, and it was because of ice cream. Sort of. The...
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After spending two decades as a military girlfriend or spouse, here are the top 8 things I have learned about military life.
Fly Safe: Letters from the Gulf War and Reflections from Back Home provides a personal, intimate view into a military family’s experiences during wartime deployments. This unique memoir uses a combination of storytelling, letters, and journal entries so you can...
Once again, we were waiting for PCS orders. My husband and I have been through this routine four times before, so this time it felt familiar. I began anticipating the move a year ahead of time, by cleaning out closets and making trips to the thrift store. My husband...
A PCS move, or Permanent Change of Station is when a military member has orders to move from one duty station to another. The military will pay them to relocate their family and their belongings to the new station. Here is how to make PCS moves easier for your family!