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Military families serve too. The unique challenges of military marriage, parenting in the military, school transitions for kids, and the resources available to keep families strong.

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Month of the Military Child

Why April is the Month of the Military Child

By Jessica Evans

operation homefront

What is Operation Homefront?

By Jessica Evans

Dark Hollow Falls

Military family day trips from Washington DC

By Jessica Evans

Fleet and Family Support Center

What is Fleet and Family Services?

By Jessica Evans

faith in the military

How two military spouses are bringing faith to the military community

richmond monument avenue

Richmond is a city with a ton of history for military families to experience

By Jessica Evans

Why you should plan your Military Family Camp adventure now

By Jessica Evans

5 tips that will have her grateful to be your Valentine

5 tips that will have her grateful to be your Valentine

A woman with camouflage face paint and a camo headband is crawling under barbed wire on a sandy obstacle course. She is smiling and looking directly at the camera. In the background, other people in similar attire are also navigating the course. Trees and greenery are visible beyond the course.

12 ways to tell if you’re an infantry spouse

By Bethaney Phillips

milspouse magazines

Milspouse magazines you should be subscribing to

By Bethaney Phillips

tiny troops soccer

Tiny Troops Soccer forges connections for military kids within the community

By Jessica Manfre

children of fallen patriots

A Guide to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

By Jessica Evans

military spouses

These are the most iconic military spouses ever

By Bethaney Phillips

northern central railroad trail

Pack the car and head to Gettysburg

By Jessica Evans

Why veterans and their families are celebrating the holiday season with Vet Tix

28 free virtual field trips and activities for families in quarantine

28 free virtual field trips and activities for families in quarantine

By Sharon Brandwein

Goods from families who give, featuring handmade finger puppets of various animals, a wooden ornament with "Barksdale AFB" engraved, and a woman with two children holding welcome home signs in front of an American flag. Text highlights shopping small to support military and first responder families, with buttons for "Start Shopping" and "Holiday Gift & Giving Guide." A teal box reads "Supporting Those That Support Us.

Shop with purpose: These gifts are made by military families and veterans

By Jessica Evans

veterans day love letter

A Veterans Day love letter to my husband, and all veterans

By Jasmine Keefe

ICYMI: MilSpouseFest returns to Southern California for in-person events

American flag with military dog tags hanging in front of it on the left side; on the right side, a smiling young woman with long brown hair wearing a patterned button-up shirt, holding and looking at a smartphone. The two sections are separated by vertical red, white, and blue stripes.

Marco Polo dials in to connect military families

By Jessica Manfre

13 signs you grew up as a military brat

13 signs you grew up as a military brat

By Samantha Peterson

A man and woman cooking together in a bright, modern kitchen. The man is chopping red bell peppers on a cutting board, while the woman stirs a large red pot on the stove. The kitchen features white countertops, white tiled walls, wooden floating shelves with red and white cookware, and a gas stove with red salt and pepper shakers in the foreground.

3 important lessons for navigating marriage after the military

By Hope Griffin

4 reasons military brats make better adults

4 reasons military brats make better adults

By Samantha Peterson

Influential military wives from the Revolutionary War to today

Influential military wives from the Revolutionary War to today

By Amanda Huffman

5 military parenting hacks civilians need

5 military parenting hacks civilians need

By Jennifer Barnhill

Two women are seated facing each other in a spacious, dimly lit room with large windows. One woman, dressed in black with a blazer and heels, sits with her legs crossed. The other woman, wearing a leopard print coat, blue skirt, and black boots, holds a notebook and gestures with her hand. Professional lighting equipment is positioned between them.

MIGHTY 25: Meet Shannon Razsadin, a champion for military families everywhere

By Jessica Manfre

Treat yourself and your milspouse to these top 5 massages

Miranda Cosgrove partners with USAA to bring innovation (and Space Camp!) to military families

Miranda Cosgrove partners with USAA to bring innovation (and Space Camp!) to military families

By Tessa Robinson

Great American Ball Park baseball stadium with a green field, red seating, and players practicing on the field. The scoreboard displays logos for the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels. The stadium is partially filled with spectators, and the sky is partly cloudy.

3 fantastic road trips for your military family

By Jessica Evans

A group of diverse young children standing outdoors, with two children in the front giving thumbs-up gestures. The girl in the front left is wearing a bright pink dress, and the boy on the right is wearing a white t-shirt. Another boy in the front center is holding hands with the girl and wearing a dark gray shirt with a graphic design. Other children are visible in the background, some looking away or covering their faces.

5 tips for preparing kids for your next PCS

By Bethaney Phillips

6 tips to strengthen your marriage when you’re apart

6 tips to strengthen your marriage when you’re apart

By Brittany Sulc

A group of people dressed in traditional Polynesian attire pose outdoors under a tree with red flowers. The women and girls wear black tops, light gray patterned skirts, and red flowers in their hair, along with white shell necklaces. The men wear similar skirts or grass skirts, some shirtless with tattoos, and also wear white shell necklaces. One boy in the center wears a blue patterned outfit and a woven hat. The setting includes green palm trees and a building in the background.

Military family brings spirit of Pacific Islander culture to awestruck audiences

By Brunella Costagliola

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms sit on rocks under green leafy trees. One soldier is holding a young girl dressed in a white top and patterned leggings with a pink bow in her hair. Both soldiers are smiling, and the scene appears outdoors near a body of water.

Protecting military families from scammers and shady business practices

A parking lot with several vehicles, including a white van in the center, surrounded by beige buildings with red-tiled roofs. In the background, there are mountains and a large white water tower. The sky is mostly clear with some clouds.

These are the best and worst military towns for families

By Jessica Evans

A person with long reddish hair wearing a dark sweater is holding and looking at a large map outdoors with a blurred mountainous background. Text on the left side reads "July 18-20, Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel." A purple button on the right side says "Register Now.

First Lady Jill Biden, senior military leaders and academic experts headline Military Child Education Coalition Global Summit

By Tessa Robinson

Vibrant sunset over a calm body of water with orange, yellow, and purple hues in the sky. Silhouetted trees are visible on the left side, and sailboats can be seen in the distance along the horizon. The water reflects the warm colors of the sunset.

Top 9 campgrounds for military families

By Jessica Evans

7 fun (and free!) activities for your military family

7 fun (and free!) activities for your military family

By Jessica Evans

A close-up of the American flag with visible stars and stripes on the left side, and on the right side, a black-and-white photo of a soldier in full military gear, including a helmet and tactical vest, gesturing with his hand while other soldiers stand in the background. A vertical red, white, and blue stripe separates the two images.

This veteran soldier and Gold Star Spouse is making sure every day is Memorial Day

By Jessica Manfre

A close-up of a waving American flag with visible stars and stripes on the left side, and on the right side, a smiling soldier in camouflage uniform sitting in a military vehicle with a sunny sky in the background. The two sections are separated by a vertical red, white, and blue stripe.

Gold Star spouse shares fallen Green Beret’s legacy of love

By Jessica Manfre

Left side: A sepia-toned silhouette of a woman in a striped dress holding hands with a small child, both facing away and standing near a body of water. Right side: A smiling woman in a white dress holding a young boy wearing a navy blue "NAVY 12" shirt, standing with two other children, a boy and a girl, both holding small American flags. The boy wears a matching navy blue "12" shirt, and the girl wears a blue and white dress with anchor patterns.

In the trenches together: A Navy wife’s untimely death illuminates the strength of military spouse friendships

By Peyton Roberts

A woman with braided hair and a black leather jacket is holding a baby wrapped in a patterned blanket. Next to her, a man wearing glasses and a white and black hoodie is sitting. A toddler in a dark hoodie and beige pants is seated in a stroller with a tray. They are outdoors on a sunny day, sitting near a wooden table with greenery in the background.

A Ukrainian military spouse shares her story

By Brunella Costagliola

A group of thirteen professionally dressed people, twelve women and one man, stand closely together on a small balcony with a black wrought-iron railing in front of a white brick building with large windows. Most women wear dresses or suits in various colors including blue, gray, black, and patterned fabrics, with some wearing floral corsages. The man is dressed in a dark suit with a yellow tie. The group is smiling and facing the camera.

6 things for military spouses to do when worrying about the news

By Michelle Bowler

A person dressed in black hiking gear, including a jacket, pants, hat, and sunglasses, stands on a large rock in a mountainous landscape. Snow-capped peaks rise sharply in the background under a clear blue sky, with a winding river or stream visible in the valley below.

From hiking Everest to launching an international nonprofit, this military spouse is moving mountains

By Brunella Costagliola

14 things milspouses actually want for Valentine’s Day

14 things milspouses actually want for Valentine’s Day

A man in military flight gear kneels and kisses a young child on the forehead. The child, wearing a beige coat and dark leggings, stands next to a woman crouching behind her, who holds pink earmuffs. Another child with a red bow is partially visible behind the man. An American flag is attached to the man's gear. The scene appears to be on an airfield or tarmac.

4 ways to engage kids with their deployed parent this holiday season

By Bethaney Phillips

4 tips for navigating marriage and military retirement at the same time

4 tips for navigating marriage and military retirement at the same time

By Hope Griffin

From military ‘brat’ to NFL draft, Chicago Bears’ QB Justin Fields on home, family and a good dog

From military ‘brat’ to NFL draft, Chicago Bears’ QB Justin Fields on home, family and a good dog

A young girl wearing a blue shirt and a large camouflage backpack is closely examining a device while a man in a camouflage uniform with a black wristwatch points at it, guiding her. They are outdoors with trees in the background.

4 gifts the military gives children

By Samantha Peterson

A soldier in camouflage uniform and cap is holding a young girl wearing a white sweater and patterned pants. The girl has long brown hair and looks tired or sad as she rests her head on the soldier's shoulder. Another soldier in similar uniform stands nearby, with blurred people in the background.

New video reminds us, ‘Don’t forget our military, even though we’re out of Afghanistan’

This non-profit pairs war veterans with Gold Star kids

This non-profit pairs war veterans with Gold Star kids

Three Sesame Street characters— a blue furry character with a yellow bow, Elmo, and a brown-skinned puppet wearing a yellow shirt—stand together against a pink background with two red hearts above them. Text reads "COMING TOGETHER" at the top and "We see the WONDERFUL in you! Sesame Street for Military Families" at the bottom.

Sesame Street launches a new series on difficult topics for military kids

By Bethaney Phillips

A family of four at a playground, with a man in U.S. Army camouflage uniform kneeling next to a young boy wearing a blue "Best Brother" shirt and jeans. On the right, a woman in a green shirt and jeans kneels beside a young girl wearing a pink "Best Sister" shirt and jeans. They are all smiling and posing in front of playground equipment.

Military Families Advisory Network introduces 2021-2023 Advisory Board

A young girl with a red hair accessory and a green shirt is drawing with markers at a table, accompanied by two adults in U.S. Air Force camouflage uniforms, one male and one female, who are closely watching and assisting her.

6 tips to solo parenting success

By Brittany Sulc

Two people holding glasses with drinks and ice, one person laughing with their hand near their mouth, both with painted nails and wearing rings. The setting appears to be a dimly lit social environment.

5 tips to make your next military ball a disaster

By Bethaney Phillips

5 ways to water your own military marriage lawn

5 ways to water your own military marriage lawn

By Samantha Peterson

Two soldiers descending with round parachutes against a clear sky, captured in black and white. The parachutes are fully deployed, with suspension lines visible, and the soldiers appear to be in mid-air during a jump.

This Army wife’s wedding dress is made of the parachute that saved her husband

By Blake Stilwell

Two children in dark green jumpsuits stand on a concrete dock by the water, holding hands. One child is waving towards a large gray naval ship in the distance on the water. The sky is partly cloudy.

6 reasons military brats more likely to be successful in life

A person dressed in a detailed costume with a black face mask, dark braided hair adorned with a gold headpiece, and blue and gold armor. They are holding a large, ornate fan with multiple blades, and the lighting casts a dramatic blue and yellow glow on their face and outfit.

Why we cosplay: How three MilSpouses found an outlet in a world of uncertainty

5 things that surprised me when my husband retired from the military

5 things that surprised me when my husband retired from the military

By Babette Maxwell

The guilt of a Gold Star friend

The guilt of a Gold Star friend

16 celebs who grew up as military brats

16 celebs who grew up as military brats

By Blake Stilwell

military spouses

10 strange stats about military spouses

By Bethaney Phillips

Victoria Kelly beautifully captures military spouse life in poetry book

Victoria Kelly beautifully captures military spouse life in poetry book

Op-ed: The true cost of being a military spouse

Op-ed: The true cost of being a military spouse