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Medal of Honor Month: Remembering Corporal Richard Allen Anderson
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Medal of Honor Month: Remembering Corporal Richard Allen Anderson

By Jessica Evans

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Medal of Honor Month: Lt. Michael P. Murphy

By Jessica Evans

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Medal of Honor Month: Sgt. Clinton LaVor Romesha

By Jessica Evans

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History

Medal of Honor Month: Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller

By Jessica Evans

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History

Medal of Honor Month: SSgt David Bellavia

By Jessica Evans

Dr. Nan Pond gets her picture taken for a new ID by Airman 1st Class Jacara Pope, 377th FSS customer service technician, at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 15, 2019. Kirtland’s MPF work also includes making ID cards for service members, contractors, dependents and retirees, DEERS updates such as new dependencies and marriages, leave approval, line of duty determinations, special leave accrual, on base transportation, resetting common access cards and helping dependents gain U.S. citizenship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin J. Prisbrey)
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Hidden perks of your military ID

By Jessica Evans

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History

Medal of Honor Month: Honoring Spc. Kyle J. White

By Jessica Evans

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History

Medal of Honor Month: Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe

By Jessica Evans

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History

Medal of Honor Month: Army Sgt Travis Atkins

By Jessica Evans

Before packing personal property for a permanent change of station move overseas, there are three critical steps Soldiers must complete to successfully make a smooth OCONUS transition, said Connie Silk, supervisor of the Relocation Readiness Program, Army Community Service. For more information, call 270-798-6313 or 270-798-0513.
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How to not go broke on an OCONUS PCS

By Jessica Evans

Ai generated image of a mom holding a baby surrounded by disaster preparedness supplies in her kitchen.
Kids & Family

Military spouses are the OG doomsday preppers

By Jessica Evans

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History

Medal of Honor Month: Remembering triple amputee SFC Webster Anderson

By Jessica Evans

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History

Medal of Honor Month: Specialist Ross McGinnis

By Jessica Evans

Medal of Honor Month: Sgt. Leroy Petry
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Medal of Honor Month: Sgt. Leroy Petry

By Jessica Evans

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History

Medal of Honor Month: PFC Lewis Albanese

By Jessica Evans

Volunteer tax preparer Lisa McCrary does a return for Sgt. Michael D’Arcy of the Army Materiel Command Band.
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Tax breaks you might be missing

By Jessica Evans

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History

Medal of Honor Month: SFC Bennie Gene Adkins

By Jessica Evans

PCS damages: How to get paid faster
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PCS damages: How to get paid faster

By Jessica Evans

Niki Eller (left) applies camo paint on Anny Eller's face in the morning before the start of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment's Jane Wayne Day, March 26, 2015. The "Island Warrior" spouses conducted exercises from the Leadership Reactionary Course at Boondocker Training Area. They fired M4 service rifles at Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, and went through a modified combat fitness test at Landing Zone Eagle. The unit also followed the event with a family fun day at LZ Eagle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released)
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Tactical spouse: How to stay ready for anything

By Jessica Evans

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History

Medal of Honor Month: Captain Florent Groberg

By Jessica Evans

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marines Installations West, help coach spouses of prior and serving military members on shooting an m16 rifle during "J" Wayne Day at the Wilcox Pistol Range on Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28, 2017. “J” Wayne Day is an event when spouses the spouses or loved ones have a chance to participate in multiple activities such as the Marine Corps Martial Arts, Pistol Range and the Fire Crash and Rescue followed by various demonstrations and displays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke Woods)
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Military date night idea: Hit the gun range!

By Jessica Evans

Specialist Salvatore Giunta
History

Medal of Honor Month: Salvatore Augustine Giunta

By Jessica Evans

US Vice President JD Vance (L) stands with his wife Usha Vance as they take part in a tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp memorial site in Dachau, southern Germany, on February 13, 2025. The US Vice President will participate in the Munich Security Conference (MSC). (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP) (Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)
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What kind of Second Lady will Usha Vance be?

By Jessica Evans

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History

Medal of Honor Month: Corporal Dakota Meyer

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Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee, a Medal of Honor recipient, greets friends and family during an event at the city's new activity complex honoring Plumlee in Elk City, Oklahoma, Oct. 21, 2022. Plumlee, a native Oklahoman, toured his home state Oct. 18-22. During the event, Plumlee spoke to Elk City High School students about his experiences in the Army. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Spc. Haden Tolbert)
History

Medal of Honor Month: Earl Plumlee

By Jessica Evans

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Concealed carry perks you should know about

By Jessica Evans

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: First lady Melania Trump looks on during an indoor inauguration parade at the Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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Melania Trump returns to the East Wing

By Jessica Evans

Kelly Welsh shows her son 21-month-old Sullivan Welsh a spring toy from a box of prize options while visiting informational booths at the Exceptional Family Member Program’s Chalk the Park meet-and-greet event Aug. 12 at the barrier-free playground.
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Understanding EFMP: What it means for your family and how to navigate it

By Jessica Evans

Does Tricare cover fertility treatment?
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Does Tricare cover fertility treatment?

By Jessica Evans

The military divorce guide you won’t find anywhere else
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The military divorce guide you won’t find anywhere else

By Jessica Evans

Airmen from the 721st Aerial Port Squadron load cargo into a Boeing 767 Jan. 27, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Once a plane arrives, Airmen unload the cargo belonging to passengers on the inbound flight and quickly fill the storage with the containers full of the outbound flight passengers’ belongings.
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Want to fly for free? Here’s the complete Space A travel guide

By Jessica Evans

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Deployment

Easy crockpot recipes for milspouses during deployment

By Jessica Evans

Solo meals with soul: How to make cooking for one feel like self-care 
Family & MilSpouse

Solo meals with soul: How to make cooking for one feel like self-care 

By Jessica Evans

A group of Army wives poses for a picture during the Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 8, 2015, at Fort Bliss, Texas. Military spouses made new friends during the event. (U.S. Army photo by: Sgt. Maricris C. Cosejo)
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How annual friend reunions keep military spouse friendships strong

By Jessica Evans

Every week, Soldiers and a cadre member from the Fort Riley Soldier Recovery Unit, Kan., participate in guided meditation at Moon Lake. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Weston)
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How to adjust your wellness routine at a new duty station

By Jessica Evans

A1C Jayme Ratcliff, 324th Intelligence Squadron fusion analyst, practices yoga on Hickam Beach on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 31, 2020. Jayme has been practicing yoga for four years, and is working on her license to teach it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin Baxter)
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The power of routine: Maintaining wellness in military life

By Jessica Evans

Portable pantry: Must-have ingredients for every PCS move
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Portable pantry: Must-have ingredients for every PCS move

By Jessica Evans

The politics of being a milspouse: Should you speak out online?
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The politics of being a milspouse: Should you speak out online?

By Jessica Evans

How to build a wardrobe when you don’t know where you’re going next
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How to build a wardrobe when you don’t know where you’re going next

By Jessica Evans

The 3-minute mindfulness method for overwhelmed military spouses
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The 3-minute mindfulness method for overwhelmed military spouses

By Jessica Evans

Streamlined meal prep: Healthy eating without the hassle
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Streamlined meal prep: Healthy eating without the hassle

By Jessica Evans

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PCS storage hacks for the smart mover

By Jessica Evans

Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, and Stephanie Johnson, spouse of Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Johnson, PACAF command chief, listen to a briefing by Whitney White, 18th Medical Support Squadron exceptional family member program special needs coordinator, during the PACAF commander's visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2018. PACAF spouses visited Kadena Air Base to learn about the base's mission, operations and readiness programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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How involved should you really be with your spouse’s unit?

By Jessica Evans

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota community members gather at the chapel's courtyard to shop the home-based business fair prior to the Entrepreneurship Essentials Road Show, Sept. 28, 2023.
Career

How to launch your home-based business

By Jessica Evans

Sailors and their family members get to enjoy the annual potluck held at Navy Operational Support Center Fort Carson. The annual potluck is where the service member and their families can enjoy lunch together during the holiday season. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gilbert Bolibol/Released)
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How to throw your new military neighbors the perfect welcome party

By Jessica Evans

Military spouses of Fort Bliss conduct dumbbell lifts during a Stroller off Stress class at the Soto Physical Fitness Facility on East Fort Bliss, Sept. 17. The Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsored class is designed to help participants stay in shape and build their own personal fitness regiment. (U.S. Army photo by: Sgt. Terence Ewings, 24th Press Camp Headquarters.)
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How to make your fitness a priority as a milspouse

By Jessica Evans

Krystle Kendall smiles at a clever pun made by Mollie Gross during the Live, Laugh and Learn event at the Del Mar Beach Resort here April 19. Gross is a Marine Corps wife, author, comedienne and motivational speaker. The Live, Laugh and Learn tour features motivational presentations, book signings and author meet and greet events for military wives.
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Finding your purpose as a military spouse

By Jessica Evans

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Katherine Pendergast, 99th Dental Squadron dental assistant, spreads mulch around a tree during a volunteer tree planting at Veterans Memorial Park, Aug. 2, 2012, in Boulder City, Nev. The 25-acre Veterans Memorial Park features four lighted multi-use ballfields, two beach volleyball courts, a fishing pond, a model boat pond, soccer fields, a skateboard and bike park, and acres of open green space. IMAGE INFO Date Taken: 08.02.2012 Date Posted: 08.13.2012 13:14 Photo ID: 644519 VIRIN: 120802-F-OS776-021 Resolution: 4256x2832 Size: 1.27 MB Location: NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, US Web Views: 28 Downloads: 7 PUBLIC DOMAIN This work, Volunteer Tree Planting [Image 2 of 2], by SSgt Christopher Tam, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.
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Why volunteering matters in the military community

By Jessica Evans

Gina Pickelsmier, wife of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eric Pickelsmier, former operations officer for Headquarters and Support Battalion receives flowers during a retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, July 20, 2024. Pickelsmier was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, gold star in lieu of the second award, for his 22 years of service upon his retirement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)
Career

Embracing a new identity after military retirement

By Jessica Evans

How to build your own legacy while supporting your spouse’s military career
Career

How to build your own legacy while supporting your spouse’s military career

By Jessica Evans

How to build a reputation as an expert in your field, no matter where you’re stationed
Career

How to build a reputation as an expert in your field, no matter where you’re stationed

By Jessica Evans

Rocio Delgado with Joint Medical, provides free massages to Marines and their families during the 1st Intelligence family day at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17.
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The importance of self-care for milspouses

By Jessica Evans

Fritzi, a corgi, sits in a dog crate at the Ramstein Passenger Terminal, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 29, 2020. Passengers wishing to travel with their pets must choose a kennel with ventilation on at least three sides and space up to three inches from the top of the kennel to the ears of the pet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)
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Moving with pets: A stress-free PCS Guide

By Jessica Evans

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Todd Kelly (right), Air National Guard Assistant to the Commander, Air Mobility Command, and his spouse, Renee (left), show affection during his retirement ceremony held at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, May 6, 2017. In lieu of a flower bouquet, Kelly gave his spouse a Hawaiian lei in appreciation.
Career

Embracing a new identity after military retirement

By Jessica Evans

Participants at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s Mom & Me breastfeeding support group share a laugh while getting their babies together for play during a meeting March 20. In addition to support from a certified lactation consultant, Mom & Me is also an opportunity for moms to meet other lactating or breastfeeding moms, which enables them to develop peer-to-peer relationships for mutual support.
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Building deep friendships that last for military spouses

By Jessica Evans

From left; U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Palenske, commander, 36th Wing, Anderson Air Force Base; Jeryn Palenske; Markoya Taylor; Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas Taylor, 36th Wing command chief, AAFB; pose for a photo at their dinner table at Nimitz House Dec. 16 during a holiday party hosted by Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, commander, Joint Region Marianas, and his wife Judy. The JRM commander hosts this event annually for local leaders, staff and their families at the historic Nimitz House, which has served as the private residence for the regional commanders since World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Samantha Jetzer)
Family & MilSpouse

Feasts in tight spaces: Hosting memorable gatherings in military housing

By Jessica Evans

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Karolina A. Oseguera/Released
Deployment

Homecoming strategies for couples

By Jessica Evans

A welcome sign is on display during Pamper Me Day in the Sablich Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 3, 2018. The 81st Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center has hosted the event for the past 14 years, offering military spouses information and business booths, free manicures, makeup tips and giveaways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
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Creating community for milspouses instead of competition

By Jessica Evans

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Simplifying meals in temporary housing

By Jessica Evans

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How to downsize before a PCS

By Jessica Evans

Participants at the “It’s All About You,” mid-deployment workshop at the Russell Marine and Family Center aboard the base practice newly learned yoga techniques. The workshop focused on teaching patrons how to bring the luxury and relation of a spa into their homes.
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7 Tips for prioritizing your well-being while supporting your active duty spouse

By Jessica Evans

A Soldier demonstrates how on of the sleep study suites are used at the Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Oct. 26, 2021. WRAIR conducts sleep restriction and deprivation studies and evaluates countermeasures to develop knowledge products and materiel solutions to enhance Soldier alertness, decision-making, and performance .
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The importance of sleep: Tips for restful nights

By Jessica Evans

1st Lt. Thomas Snowden interacts with one of the inhabitants of the Bad Windsheim Hundhaus on Saturday. Soldiers and players on the Black N' Blue rugby team volunteered their time to assist in the spreading of new mulch for the shelter grounds. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Jon Hankey)
Family & MilSpouse

Finding your passion through volunteerism

By Jessica Evans

Jenny Cronin, spouse of 1st Lt. Justin Cronin, executive officer, D Company, 1st Tank Battalion, goes to the Combat Center’s Wood Hobby Shop to make cutting boards.
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13 reasons why you should check out the base hobby shop

By Jessica Evans