After spending two decades as a military girlfriend or spouse, here are the top 8 things I have learned about military life.
Celebrating the American Flag After Living Overseas
For American military families stationed overseas, the 4th of July is a unique holiday to celebrate our nation’s history and treasure national symbols like the flag.
Why Your Service Member Hasn’t Called During Deployment (and 5 Ways to Avoid Panicking)
Deployment communication can be unpredictable, but it’s natural to worry when your service member hasn’t called for several days. Here’s what to do.
3 Creative Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day During Deployment
When Dad is deployed on Father’s Day, you can still celebrate with these adjustments that make it a special day for dad and the kids.
Why Military Challenge Coins Are Great Gifts
The first time I received a military challenge coin was for my volunteer time with my husband’s military unit. I spent a month planning the unit Christmas party, coordinating the food and games, wrapping a gift for every child in the unit, and then setting up...
The Worst Phone Call I Ever Received from my Servicemember
It was spring of my Senior year of college, just weeks away from graduation. The cherry trees were blossoming, the sun was shining, and students were taking advantage of the lovely weather to get outside and study or play Frisbee on the campus’s green lawns. I had...
Serious Milspouse Resources for Crisis
These free milspouse resources are available to you or your service member whenever you need them. Reach out for the support you need!
Milspouse Appreciation Day: 4 Great Reasons to Celebrate
May is the month to honor the military, with Armed Services Day on the 3rd Saturday and Memorial Day on the 4th Monday. There is also a holiday honoring Military Spouses-- Milspouse Appreciation Day is the 1st Friday of the month. This guest post by milspouse Jennifer...
4 Things to Expect from the First Week of Deployment
The problem: You are facing a military deployment. Why you should read this: It will tell you what to expect and how to cope with the first week of deployment (whether this is your 1st or your 10th)! Military deployments are never easy. Whether or not you have been...
24 Great Reasons for Thanks, on Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Military Spouse Appreciation Day honors the strength, sacrifices, and the adaptability of military spouses!