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WASHINGTON (Oct. 25, 2022) -- Mrs. Linda Gilday gives remarks during the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) Induction Ceremony at the DoubleTree Hotel, Oct. 25. The Defense Department today signed up an additional 70 government organizations, nonprofits and private sector companies to participate in its Military Spouse Employment Partnership program. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B Zingaro/released)

5 steps for using the Military Spouse Employment Partnership to find jobs

Seven women stand closely together outdoors on a patterned concrete surface next to a garden area. They are dressed in business casual attire, including blazers, skirts, pants, and heels. The background features greenery, trees, and outdoor furniture. All the women are smiling and appear to be enjoying the moment.

MilSpouse Careers: Wise Advise + Assist team are frontrunners in remote work

Melissa Helms, a Leadership Education Seminar participant, from Hayward, Calif., is interviewed by another participant during a small group activity aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 29, 2014.

How to turn PCS-related career gaps into strong stories

Yeoman 1st Class Joseph Kunkel, assigned to Ship Repair Facility Yokosuka, participates in a beach clean up with his family and members of the Fleet Activities Yokosuka chapter of Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) at Jogashima Beach. CSADD's mission is to encourage positive social interaction, development of leadership and decision-making skills among junior sailors. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Declan Barnes/Released)

This military spouse and the Pentagon are tackling sustainability. Here’s how you can help.

By Kate Reimann

A woman with curly hair and glasses is sitting at a wooden table in a kitchen with blue cabinets and white tiled backsplash. She is holding a green mug in one hand and a piece of paper in the other, looking at a laptop screen with a slight smile.

LinkedIn Premium is the perfect tool for milspouses on the PCS job hunt

jaimi and baby with a homecoming sign

Wellness Memoir

Wellness Memoir: Discovering hidden strengths during deployment

By Jaimi Erickson

Priya Butler, left, the USO director of operations for Southwest Asia, shows Spc. Torrence Hall, a cavalry scout assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, Task Force Bison, the holiday decorations for his unit donated by the USO during Operation Christmas Convoy at Camp Nathan Smith, Dec. 23. Operation Christmas Convoy delivered gifts to soldiers on remote forward operating bases for the holiday season.

USO holiday events around the world for service members, veterans and families

By Tessa Robinson

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 28: Artist Jessie G performs the national anthem prior to a game between the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 28, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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Jessie G releases new single, ‘Dress Blues,’ in honor of US service members

Headquarters Air Force, Office of the Director of Logistics

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Social media safety: A guide for military families

By Tamika Sherman

After a ceremony held at the Fort Jackson, S.C., Post Theater on June 22, graduates of the Drill Sergeant Course, class 008-16, take time to reacquaint with their friends and family members. Candidates at the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy spend a total of 63 training days learning the art of inspiring, motivating, and mentoring new Soldiers in Basic Combat Training. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton/ released)

Financial planning month: A guide for military families

By Tamika Sherman

Karla Kletzien and her sons, 1-year old Landon and 3-year-old Drake, draw on the pavement with chalk after visiting the resource 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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October awareness for EFMP: Supporting military families with exceptional needs

By Tamika Sherman

Children at a CYS facility having fun.

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Celebrating November: Military Family Month

By Tamika Sherman

October family fun: Creating a wellness routine for military families

October family fun: Creating a wellness routine for military families

By Tamika Sherman

Service members with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 participate in the Jingle Bell Jog, Dec. 19, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the event to help raise morale during the holiday season. The 1.5km event had more than 1,400 participants from various units aboard station.

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Gobble guide: Staying in shape over the holidays

BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – Airman Seana McCantes of the 460th Medical Group, executes a deadlift exercise inside the fitness center weight room at Buckley. The fitness center offers 24/7 access, group exercise classes, cardio rooms and a 4,600 square foot weight room, among other health and wellness services through the 460th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig Z. Rodarte)

10 great gift ideas for the fitness fanatic

Soldiers based at Camp Ramadi, Iraq, join in the holiday festivities as they sing Christmas carols at the palm tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 5.

11 Tips for celebrating the holidays when you’re far from home

A collection of various gift items for military spouses arranged around the text "We Are The Mighty Gifts for Military Spouses." Items include a book titled "A Bit Much" by Lyndsay Rush, a white Pura smart home device, a bottle of Bittermilk cocktail mixer, a stack of white folded linens, a pair of blue and gold capsule-shaped earrings, a spray bottle labeled Lavant, gray felt slippers, a pink bottle of Tan-Luxe Express Water, a copper Ember temperature control mug, a colorful floral-patterned box, a green Stinky bag, a navy blue shirt, a white Otherland candle, a jar of Moon Juice Magnesi-Om, a black Epicutis lipid recovery mask, a book titled "The Wives" by Simone Gorrindo, and a white bottle of Brightland olive oil. Logos for Purple Carrot, Persnickety Box, and Dalkin & Co are also visible.

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The ultimate gift guide for military spouses

A pregnant woman in a red shirt and blue pants is sitting and appears to be in pain, clutching her belly. Next to her, a man in a white long-sleeve shirt and blue pants is holding a phone to his ear with a worried expression, while placing his other hand on the woman's belly. The background is a soft peach color with abstract shapes.

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Infertility Memoir: ‘The nightmare wouldn’t end’

By Julie Eshelman

A man in a U.S. Marines camouflage uniform stands next to a woman wearing a white coat who is holding a young child dressed in a blue hooded jacket and beige pants. The background is dark.

Wellness Memoir

Building a village: Finding military spouse community in a new place

By Jaimi Erickson

Standing on a ramp of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane laden with troops and vehicles, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Charles D. Luckey, chief, U.S. Army Reserve, shakes hands with Spc. Sergio A. Velazquez, a transportation management coordinator assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 332nd Transportation Battalion, 641st Regional Support Group, during an aerial redeployment training mission Sept. 27, 2017, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Luckey joined Velazquez, a San Antonio, Fla., native and his fellow Soldiers from the 332nd on the flight to observe firsthand how the battalion planned, organized and executed a Deployment Readiness Exercise Level III. DRE Level III evaluates a unit’s capability to rapidly mobilize at its home station and deploy overseas within 96 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC)

Military members in stronger financial positions now than before pandemic

By Tessa Robinson

3 month old baby

Transition Memoir

Transition Memoir: A little bit of hope

By Amanda Huffman

Children from the Andrews Air Force Base hild development center pose for a photo with Sesame Street characters Rosita, Grover and Elmo on June 26, 2008. The muppets were in Washington to help the Sesame Workshop and the United Service Organizations launch "The Sesame Street Experience," the next piece in the workshop's program to help young military children cope with parents' deployments.

Military families can find connection and support on Sesame Street

A soldier at sunset

Fighting a different battle: A veteran psychiatrist’s call to end military mental health stigma

By Dr. James Polo

Steve Gebhart, a U.S. Army veteran and a Veterans Affairs volunteer at the Joint Ambulatory Care Center in Pensacola, Fla., is pleased to hear the news that veterans in the Pensacola region are now being encouraged to use Naval Hospital Pensacola for emergencies and inpatient care. The ability for veterans to use the Naval Hospital is not a new agreement between the local VA Clinic and the hospital, but encouraging veterans to use the hospital will benefit everyone. (VA photo by Thomas Coffelt)

The PACT Act: How veterans can access support for toxic exposure claims

A pregnant woman sitting on a chair, holding her belly with one hand and touching her forehead with the other, appearing distressed. She is talking to a female doctor who is also seated, wearing a white coat and a stethoscope, holding a clipboard and gesturing with one hand. The background features a blue abstract shape.

Infertility Memoir

Infertility Memoir: ‘I was too afraid to move’

By Julie Eshelman

Staff Sgt. Anthony Richmond and his 1-year-old son Coleton applaud at the end of a song-and-dance routine. USMC photo.

Coping mechanisms for children during a parent’s deployment

By Tamika Sherman

Ways to support a military spouse who is expecting

Ways to support a military spouse who is expecting

By Daniella Horne

Why you should care about your service member’s MOS

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Why you should care about your service member’s MOS

By Daniella Horne

On to live: How one woman’s breast cancer diagnosis became a battle cry

A smiling woman wearing a beige cap and blue shirt is sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle, holding the steering wheel. A man wearing sunglasses, a black cap, and a blue shirt is seated next to her, also smiling. Both appear to be enjoying the moment inside the car.

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A call to military spouses: Let’s drive change together

By Michele Bradfield

Two people smiling and posing for a selfie indoors. The person on the left is wearing glasses and a dark blue shirt with white trim, while the person on the right is wearing a red shirt with the word "STAFF" printed on it. The background includes a computer monitor and a wall with a mix of yellow and gray colors.

Cancer Memoir: Not done just yet

By Stacy Bilodeau

A smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a beige coat and pink top holds a young child with light blonde hair. The child is dressed in a gray jacket over a patterned sweater and looks slightly to the side. The background shows a framed picture and a window.

Wellness Memoir

Wellness Memoir: Prioritizing health when you are the caregiver

By Jaimi Erickson

A woman in military uniform holding a baby dressed in blue on the left side, and a woman in a red shirt sitting on a dark leather couch, gently holding and kissing a sleeping baby dressed in white with gray spots on the right side.

Transition Memoir

Transition Memoir: Alone

By Amanda Huffman

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)

How to adjust your wellness routine at a new duty station

By Jessica Evans

Military spouse selected out of 42,000 educators for national award

Military spouse selected out of 42,000 educators for national award

Pfc. Margo Mingelgrin, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 1158th Transportation Company out of Beloit, Wis., helps voters with their ballots in Fitchburg, Wis., April 7, 2020.

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Why veterans and milspouses should work the polls this election

By Tessa Robinson

A female doctor in a white coat is sitting on a chair, holding a clipboard and talking to a woman seated on a stool. A dark cloud hovers above them, symbolizing a gloomy or concerning atmosphere. The background is a light green abstract shape.

Infertility Memoir

Infertility Memoir: Was the dark cloud finally lifting?

By Julie Eshelman

Two young women are looking at a smartphone together against a clear blue sky. One woman has light brown hair with bangs and is wearing an orange top, while the other has long reddish-brown hair and is wearing a white shirt. The woman holding the phone has black nail polish.

Social media safety: A guide for parents

By Tamika Sherman

A suburban house with a two-car garage open, showing moving boxes and furniture inside. Several large cardboard boxes are stacked on the driveway and lawn. Two movers are actively handling the boxes, one pushing a dolly with boxes and the other carrying a large wrapped item toward a moving truck parked on the street. The scene is set on a sunny day with a clear blue sky and some scattered clouds. Trees and neighboring houses line the street.

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The 10 best cities after service in 2024

By Miguel Ortiz

A smiling baby wearing a green and navy blue shirt is sitting on the floor, with a woman wearing glasses, a teal University of North Dakota t-shirt, and gray pants kneeling beside him, both appearing happy in a cozy indoor setting.

Wellness Memoir

Wellness Memoir: Facing solo parenthood with chronic illness

By Jaimi Erickson

A side-by-side image showing a woman in two different stages: on the left, she is pregnant and wearing a U.S. Air Force uniform, smiling at the camera; on the right, she is holding and gently kissing a newborn baby, wearing a green top with her hair tied back.

Transition Memoir

Transition Memoir: ‘How did I get here?’

By Amanda Huffman

A smiling person with a bald head wearing a beige hoodie is taking a mirror selfie in a medical setting. They have an IV line connected to their arm, which is attached to an infusion pump and IV bags on a metal stand. The background includes tiled walls and a wooden door.

Top 12 questions I get as a military spouse going through chemotherapy

By Stacy Bilodeau

PCS safety and why it matters

By Daniella Horne

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)

The power of routine: Maintaining wellness in military life

By Jessica Evans

A prescription note with "Schedule Mammogram" written on it, accompanied by a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon and a stethoscope with a pink tube, placed on a light blue surface. There are also blurred flowers in the background.

A spouse’s journey with breast cancer is a good reminder to get checked

Portable pantry: Must-have ingredients for every PCS move

Portable pantry: Must-have ingredients for every PCS move

By Jessica Evans

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a checkered blazer and a mustard yellow turtleneck, is sitting at a white desk working on a laptop. The desk has a stack of magazines on one side and a green desk lamp, along with some stationery items, near the laptop. Behind her, there are large windows with several potted snake plants on the windowsill. The room has a bright, minimalist feel.

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

By Jessica Evans

A neatly organized wooden wardrobe with multiple compartments. The left section has hanging clothes including shirts and pants, with handbags on the top shelf. The middle section features folded clothes on upper shelves, a central empty display space, and five drawers below. The right section contains hanging sweaters and jackets on two levels, with folded clothes and boxes on the top shelves. The wardrobe has sliding doors with wood and white finishes.

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

By Jessica Evans

A woman with closed eyes and an afro hairstyle wears large, silver, leaf-shaped earrings and a matching necklace. She has light green nail polish and a black strap top, with one hand gently touching her chest against a plain, muted green background.

The 3-minute mindfulness method for overwhelmed military spouses

By Jessica Evans

A person is sealing a glass meal prep container filled with grilled chicken topped with a lemon slice, broccoli, and a grain, likely quinoa or rice. Several similar containers with the same meal are arranged on a black countertop, along with a plastic container of cooked penne pasta in a red sauce. The person is wearing a light gray shirt and black shorts.

Streamlined meal prep: Healthy eating without the hassle

By Jessica Evans

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

A female scientist or doctor with brown hair, wearing a white lab coat and holding a clipboard, is presenting information related to IVF (in vitro fertilization). In front of her are three test tubes with different colored liquids, a microscope, a container with pills, and a medicine bottle. Behind her is a large screen displaying test tubes and IVF-related data, along with floating informational panels featuring medical icons and text. The background includes abstract shapes and plant illustrations.

Infertility Memoir

Infertility Memoir: ‘Back and forth’

By Julie Eshelman

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.

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)

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)

Embracing a new identity after military retirement

By Jessica Evans

Three women are engaged in a lively conversation around a tall table. The woman in the center is wearing glasses, a white blazer, and has her hair styled in an updo with decorative beads. She is smiling brightly. The woman on the left has long dark hair and is wearing a tan jacket, seen from the back. The woman on the right is wearing glasses, a patterned red, white, and black top, and is holding a phone and a white tote bag. On the table, there is a sign with a photo of a woman and some text, along with teal balloons and a round balloon featuring a woman in a red outfit. The background is bright with large windows.

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

By Jessica Evans

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a light blue blazer and black pants, is standing and speaking into a microphone while gesturing with her other hand. She is facing three seated individuals: a man in a gray blazer and jeans, a man in a black jacket, and a woman in a light-colored blouse and skirt holding a microphone and notebook. The background features a blue curtain and large white letters partially visible behind the speaker.

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.

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)

Moving with pets: A stress-free PCS Guide

By Jessica Evans