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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

The ultimate gift guide for military spouses

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The ultimate gift guide for military spouses

Infertility Memoir: ‘The nightmare wouldn’t end’

Infertility Memoir

Infertility Memoir: ‘The nightmare wouldn’t end’

By Julie Eshelman

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

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

Infertility Memoir: ‘I was too afraid to move’

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 call to military spouses: Let’s drive change together

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

By Michele Bradfield

Cancer Memoir: Not done just yet

Cancer Memoir: Not done just yet

By Stacy Bilodeau

Wellness Memoir: Prioritizing health when you are the caregiver

Wellness Memoir

Wellness Memoir: Prioritizing health when you are the caregiver

By Jaimi Erickson

Transition Memoir: Alone

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

Infertility Memoir: Was the dark cloud finally lifting?

Infertility Memoir

Infertility Memoir: Was the dark cloud finally lifting?

By Julie Eshelman

Social media safety: A guide for parents

Social media safety: A guide for parents

By Tamika Sherman

The 10 best cities after service in 2024

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The 10 best cities after service in 2024

By Miguel Ortiz

Wellness Memoir: Facing solo parenthood with chronic illness

Wellness Memoir

Wellness Memoir: Facing solo parenthood with chronic illness

By Jaimi Erickson

Transition Memoir: ‘How did I get here?’

Transition Memoir

Transition Memoir: ‘How did I get here?’

By Amanda Huffman

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

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

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

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

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

The 3-minute mindfulness method for overwhelmed military spouses

By Jessica Evans

Streamlined meal prep: Healthy eating without the hassle

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

Infertility Memoir: ‘Back and forth’

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

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

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

Cancer Memoir: ‘I don’t know how I feel about this month’

Cancer Memoir: ‘I don’t know how I feel about this month’

By Stacy Bilodeau

Wellness Memoir: Crohn’s Disease, a baby and a year-long deployment

Wellness Memoir

Wellness Memoir: Crohn’s Disease, a baby and a year-long deployment

By Jaimi Erickson

woman pushing man in wheelchair

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New study highlights underreported issues faced by military caregivers and toll on mental health

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Repass, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations control center supervisor, takes his son, Colton, on a bus tour during the 81st LRS Bring Your Child to Work Day event at the ground transportation yard at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 26, 2018. The event allowed children the opportunity to experience what their parents do at work by touring facilities while receiving hands-on experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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5 tips for focusing on the present during military life

Courtesy Amanda Huffman.

Transition Memoir

Transition Memoir: ‘I made a list’

By Amanda Huffman

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.

Embracing a new identity after military retirement

By Jessica Evans

Best creator marketplaces and AI tools for balancing military life and side gigs

Best creator marketplaces and AI tools for balancing military life and side gigs