More from Jessica Evans (Page 2)

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.
Mighty MilSpouse

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)
Mighty MilSpouse

Creating community for milspouses instead of competition

By Jessica Evans

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Mighty MilSpouse

Simplifying meals in temporary housing

By Jessica Evans

Donated toys
Mighty MilSpouse

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.
Mighty MilSpouse

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 .
Mighty MilSpouse

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.
Mighty MilSpouse

13 reasons why you should check out the base hobby shop

By Jessica Evans

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Armstrong, 21st Airlift Squadron loadmaster, provides a flight safety briefing to space-available passengers on a C-17 Globemaster III May 17, 2019, at Travis Air Force Base, California. Space-Available, or Space-A, air transportation is available, for those eligible, when missions and cargo loads allow.
Mighty MilSpouse

How to Space-A travel and why you should

By Jessica Evans

Philip Reuer, the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) High Intensity-Tactical Training workout (HITT) coordinator for Camp Courtney IronWorks gym, instructs U.S. Marines and SOFA status civilians on proper stretching during a HITT class at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 26, 2021. Reuer leads HITT classes on Mondays and Thursdays at the IronWorks gym, teaching Marines, Sailors and SOFA status personnel how to properly workout. At each HITT class Reuer tailors workouts to each person so they can learn how to strengthen their bodies no matter what level they are at. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francesca Landis)
Fitness

Installation fitness programs you might not know about

By Jessica Evans

Senior Airman Oriana Beard writes a new bullet journal entry at her desk in the AFN Kunsan radio station, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2020. Bullet Journaling is a method of writing a daily planner and including more artistic elements such as scrapbooking, sketching, painting or diary entries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerreht Harris)
Mighty MilSpouse

Why you should journal your military journey

By Jessica Evans

Leslie Janaros, 37th Training Wing key spouse mentor and wife of Col. Jason Janaros, 37th TRW commander, holds a positive message of support at a base gate during the morning inbound commute as part of their new initiative, “We Care,” at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 18, 2019. The 323rd Training Squadron started the initiative which involved 37th Training Wing military and civilian members spending the morning at various gates letting each person know that they stand together in support of those struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide by holding a positive message of support and handing out over 400 candy canes. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please go directly to the Mental Health Clinic or to your closest Emergency Room. You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Mighty MilSpouse

Mental health resources for military spouses

By Jessica Evans

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Mighty MilSpouse

Why you should do a ‘digital detox’

By Jessica Evans

Airman Joseph Besko, 4th Component Maintenance Squadron avionics technician plants squash at the Dorm Community Garden at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 8, 2020. Besko will also plant tomatoes, peppers and herbs in his plot of the garden. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Kimberly Barrera)
Mighty MilSpouse

Nutrition tips for busy military families: Fresh ideas for fueling your life

By Jessica Evans

First Lt. Arthur Litchfield, Iraq Training and Advisory Mission-Air officer in charge of the foreign excess personal property program, speaks to his wife Desiree as she holds the newest addition to their family, Cohen James Litchfield, May 21. Lieutenant Litchfield was able to watch the whole birth via Facetime, a video chat program, from his deployment in Baghdad. Lieutenant Litchfield is deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and is a native of Mountain Home, Idaho. His wife, Desiree, is a native of Enid, Okla.
Mighty MilSpouse

8 communication strategies for military couples to stay connected

By Jessica Evans

A scrapbook of Desert Storm articles and photos lays open on a table at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Jan. 13, 2016. Maj. Alexander Palomaria, 366th Fighter Wing deputy chaplain, used scrapbooking as a way of coping with the war.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica H. Evans/RELEASED)
Mighty MilSpouse

How to create a PCS memory book

By Jessica Evans

Samantha Kupianen, a Public Affairs Specialist at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, walks along the newly opened nature trail at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 16, 2024. The new trail provides another amenity for the installation’s community with the goal of promoting health and wellness, and offering multiple scenes that highlight natural aspects of the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)
Mighty MilSpouse

6 ways to prioritize your mental and physical health

By Jessica Evans

Soldiers assigned to the National Guard's Professional Education Center participated in a culture potluck on Camp Robinson, Arkansas, on May 19, 2023. The Soldiers were able to bring in different dishes to share and enjoy quality rest and recuperation time together. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Amouris Coss)
Mighty MilSpouse

Bringing back the military potluck dinner

By Jessica Evans

Photograph of the Balanced Rock in the Garden of the Gods taken in 2021
Mighty MilSpouse

Must-visit spots near your military installation

By Jessica Evans

WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD — Movers unpack 1st Lt. Kathryn Bailey's belongings, May 11, on Wheeler Army Airfield. Bailey, a Black Hawk pilot with the 25th CAB, 25th ID, PCSed to Wheeler from Fort Rucker, Alabama. (Photo by Karen A. Iwamoto, Oahu Publications)
Mighty MilSpouse

Mission PCS: First 24 hours in your new home

By Jessica Evans

Spc. Jason T. Dorsey, from Chicago, public affairs specialist with the 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Illinois Army National Guard, out of Springfield, Ill., poses with traditionally dressed women of Kyoto, Japan. Troops from both the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment went to the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan for culture day. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jesse Houk)
Feature

Cultural etiquette for military families: How to respect local customs abroad

By Jessica Evans

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Deployment

Solo travel tips for military spouses

By Jessica Evans

Jakob Knight, son of a Fightertown Marine, tears a piece of the paper chain off at their house, Oct. 13. Every week the children tear off a piece of paper and countdown when their father is supposed to return.
Deployment

6 Rituals to integrate into deployment

By Jessica Evans

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Career

7 Costly emergency fund mistakes (and how to avoid them)

By Jessica Evans

Photo of APG dual military family for APG Military Appreciation cover honoring the unique sacrifices made by our service members.
Mighty MilSpouse

A comprehensive guide of military family benefits

By Jessica Evans

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Career

Building a financial future: A guide to investing for military spouses

By Jessica Evans

Family and friends gather to say goodbye as the attack submarine USS La Jolla departs for a scheduled six-month deployment to the western Pacific.
Deployment

3 ways to make your first deployment easier

By Jessica Evans

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Deployment

Military care package themes for every month of deployment

By Jessica Evans

Keeping love alive across the miles: Communication during deployment
Deployment

Keeping love alive across the miles: Communication during deployment

By Jessica Evans

Senior Airman Shelby Duncan, 582nd Operational Support Squadron Det. 5 special missions aviator, mans an M240D machine gun at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 14, 2016. The 54th Helicopter Squadron has two M240s per aircraft to help deter adversaries and defend the 91st Missile Wing’s Airmen and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)
Air Force

Exciting Air Force jobs you didn’t know about

By Jessica Evans

MOH ceremony
Afghanistan War

MoH Monday: Sgt. Clinton LaVor Romesha

By Jessica Evans

A dad holds a baby at a 4th of July parade
Feature

4th of July fun facts you didn’t know

By Jessica Evans

The ‘Great Raid’ liberated more than 500 POWs
Army

The ‘Great Raid’ liberated more than 500 POWs

By Jessica Evans

Why mixing term and whole life insurance is smart

Why mixing term and whole life insurance is smart

By Jessica Evans

Strengthen your financial armor: Supplement your SGLI

Strengthen your financial armor: Supplement your SGLI

By Jessica Evans

PCS entitlements

PCS entitlements

By Jessica Evans

Financial fitness: Navigating milestones in military life

Financial fitness: Navigating milestones in military life

By Jessica Evans

MoH Monday: Remembering Corporal Richard Allen Anderson
Feature

MoH Monday: Remembering Corporal Richard Allen Anderson

By Jessica Evans

MoH Monday: Sgt. Leroy Petry
Afghanistan War

MoH Monday: Sgt. Leroy Petry

By Jessica Evans

A painting of Gustavas Adolphus on a horse
Feature

Military genius of Gustavus Adolphus, the ‘Lion of the North’

By Jessica Evans

kyle white medal of honor
Feature

MoH Monday: Spc. Kyle J. White

By Jessica Evans

The Battle of Khe Sanh: 77 days of combat in Vietnam
Combat Stories

The Battle of Khe Sanh: 77 days of combat in Vietnam

By Jessica Evans

PLA Marines China's Elite Special Operations Forces
Military News

Who wins a fight between Chinese Special Ops and American SOF?

By Jessica Evans

How Hannibal Barca took on the world
Feature

How Hannibal Barca took on the world

By Jessica Evans

We build, we fight: Seabees through history
History

We build, we fight: Seabees through history

By Jessica Evans

The indomitable spirit of the Zulu Warriors
Feature

The indomitable spirit of the Zulu Warriors

By Jessica Evans

Operation Desert Shield was the ultimate show of global strength
Desert Storm

Operation Desert Shield was the ultimate show of global strength

By Jessica Evans

a member of the Mujahideen carries a weapon on his soldier
Cold War

Operation Cyclone: The CIA’s covert program to arm the mujahideen

By Jessica Evans

A photo of Reinhard Heydrich and his vehicle which was bombed during Operation Anthropoid
Combat Stories

‘Operation Anthropoid:’ The assassination of the Nazi Butcher of Prague

By Jessica Evans

a photo of the Berlin wall
Cold War

‘Operation Gold:’ How an underground tunnel provided a treasure trove of Soviet secrets

By Jessica Evans

An F-4 phantom launches a missile in the sky
History

‘Operation Bolo’ was the ultimate bait and switch in the sky

By Jessica Evans

This organization turns your service stories into songs
Family & MilSpouse

This organization turns your service stories into songs

By Jessica Evans

Everything you need to know about Guantanamo Bay
History

Everything you need to know about Guantanamo Bay

By Jessica Evans

America’s highest-ranking spy, traitor and no-good human being, Jim Nicholson, released from prison
Feature

America’s highest-ranking spy, traitor and no-good human being, Jim Nicholson, released from prison

By Jessica Evans

That time the CIA tried to topple Castro
Cold War

That time the CIA tried to topple Castro

By Jessica Evans

marine corps aviation
Feature

This might be the most important moment in Marine Corps aviation

By Jessica Evans

veterans day parade
Feature

Why we celebrate Veterans Day

By Jessica Evans

marine corps birthday run
Feature

It’s the Marine Corps birthday – just ask any Marine!

By Jessica Evans

navy privateers
Feature

A navy of privateers helped win the American Revolution

By Jessica Evans

Dwight Eisenhower and the former Fort Gordon gate.
Army

Fort Gordon officially redesignated Fort Eisenhower today

By Jessica Evans

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History

A battle-wounded pigeon saved the Lost Battalion

By Jessica Evans