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Infertility Memoir: ‘This wasn’t how it was supposed to be’

Infertility Memoir

Infertility Memoir: ‘This wasn’t how it was supposed to be’

By Julie Eshelman

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Military family reunited with missing dog after two years thanks to devoted team of volunteers

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, commanding general, Training and Education Command, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico addresses Marines and Civilians alike during a safety stand down at Little Hall, MCB Quantico, Va., July 25, 2016. Lukeman was speaking about the changes happening in the Marine Corps and safety regarding Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Cockrell/ Released)

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5 Reasons to attend your base town hall meetings

By Daniella Horne

An example of homes on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Living on base offers multiple advantages, including enhanced security, convenience, and a strong sense of community. Families enjoy access to amenities such as schools, healthcare services, and shopping centers right on their doorstep. Photo via DVIDs.

4 things to consider when picking where to live at your next duty station

By Kailyn Rhinehart

B-2 Spirit bomber, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is staged on the flightline at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 30, 2019. Three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and more than 200 Airmen deployed here in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission. During the BTF mission 37 sorties were flown for a total of 171 hours, with eight of the missions including F-22 Raptor integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Barley)

6 Tips for PCSing to Hawaii

JACKSONVILLE, FL. (September, 15, 2023) Amanda Lapointe, a mammography technologist at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, assists a patient during a mammogram. Lapointe, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, says, “Early detection saves lives.” TRICARE covers an annual screening mammogram for women age 40 and over. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (U.S. Navy photo by Deidre Smith, Naval Hospital Jacksonville/Released). #FacesofNHJax #BreastCancerAwareness

4 lessons in the journey from PA to patient

By Samantha Gmolka

Cancer Memoir: ‘Am I going to die?’

Cancer Memoir: ‘Am I going to die?’

By Stacy Bilodeau

A brightly decorated room

7 Tips for decorating military base housing

Brad Willis, personal training manager on Fort Bragg conducts a traininig session with Jacqueline Gomez, Sept. 17, 2014 at the Hercules Physical Fitness Center here. Gomez is currently training to compete as a bikini girl in the North Carolina National Physique Committee's 2014 Mid-Atlantic Classic on Oct. 25 in Charlotte, N.C. Willis has been training Gomez for four months now.

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3 Warnings about personal trainers… from a personal trainer

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MilSpouse Mental Health

3 must-read books to help you live your best milspouse life

By Michele Bradfield

HONOLULU, HI - DECEMBER 11: A ziploc bag is used to cover Jamie Williams' bathroom faucet at her Aliamanu Military Reservation home in Honolulu, HI on December 11, 2021. Williams, like many other Hawaii residents, has been forced to contain the fuel leaking into their water supply. (Photo by Marie Eriel Hobro/For the Washington Post)

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Lead detected in tap water on Hawaii military base

SMYRNA, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2015) Chief Utilitiesman William Dean has his chief's anchors pinned by his wife during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony for 10 newly frocked chief petty officers from Navy Recruiting District Nashville, Navy Operations Support Center Chattanooga and Navy Operations Support Center Knoxville. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Timothy Walter/Released)

MilSpouse Mental Health

5 milspouse survival tips for ‘Chief season’

By Daniella Horne

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a significant or extreme emotional or psychological response to a shocking or dangerous or traumatic event. PTSD Awareness Month is observed during June to help spread the word that currently in the United States, approximately 12 million people (about six of every 100) live with PTSD, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen/Released)

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The complexity of being a family affected by PTSD

Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Miyako Schanely, deputy commander, 412th Theater Engineer Command, is pinned her one star by her husband, Steve, in a ceremony held at the TEC's headquarters in Vicksburg, Miss. Schanely, a resident of Black River, N.Y., is the first female Japanese-American and the first female Engineer in the Army Reserve and second in the Army to be promoted to General Officer.

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3 Things male military spouses need the ladies to know

The author and her mom. Photo courtesy of Jessica Hall.

Grief Memoir: ‘It was my turn to do everything for her’

By Jessica Hall

A woman couch shops

Financial reset after PCS: Managing unexpected expenses and reimbursements

By Tamika Sherman

Graphic of a doctor consoles a crying woman

Infertility Memoir

Infertility Memoir: ‘There was only silence’

By Julie Eshelman

Juliana Bruner, daughter of Airman 1st Class Joshua Bruner, colors on a coloring page during the Exceptional Family Member Program’s Dinner with Sparky at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 11, 2019. The night was dedicated to giving children in EFMP a chance to meet with first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

6 Tips for PCSing with an EFMP family member

By Amanda Huffman

Gunnery Sergeant Russell Garcia, data chief on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., spots his wife, Katherine Garcia, as she performs shoulder presses at the base gym. They are both currently training to become professional fitness competitors.

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How to stay in shape during a PCS

Three brown bear cubs in the grass of Hallo Bay. (Photo: National Geographic/John Shier)

National Geographic will debut 5-part series on National Parks – and we got to watch it first

Woman-owned business

How to start a business when you are always moving

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

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)

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)

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

By Jessica Evans

A young Black woman deposits money into a piggy bank

Practical steps for military spouses to plan for financial stability in retirement

By Jaimi Erickson

a woman does crafts

Business ideas for military spouses, tailored to your talents

By Jaimi Erickson

A Coast Guard spouse and his son anxiously walk the pier to the Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Munro (WHEC 724) as it returns to home port in Kodiak, Alaska, April 23, 2019. Several spouses and their families awaited the return of their loved ones from the Douglas Munro after a 30-day deployment on Alaskan waters. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Dean.

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Why including our male milspouses is important for the kids

A U.S. Navy spouse waves goodbye to her husband aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG77) as it departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on March 23, 2012, for a deployment to the Western Pacific. USS O'Kane, is deploying under the Middle Pacific Surface Combatant (MPSC) deployment concept in which Pearl Harbor-based ships deploy in support of operations primarily in the Western Pacific under Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet.

Training for the Mission: A spouse’s guide to deployment readiness

By Stephanie Rundle

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Robin Stilwell, director of the joint staff (left), awards Clare Bulwinkle (center), the Shield of Sparta and a certificate of aprecation, Aug. 9, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina. The Shield of Sparta is to those who contributed significantly to the infantry and is a token of appreciation for the sacrifice and commitment demanded of the spouses and supporters of infantrymen and other soldiers. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Andrews)

3 things I wish someone told me before my spouse retired from the military

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5-year-old military child becomes one of youngest members admitted to MENSA

Grief Memoir: ‘Joy filled her face’

By Jessica Hall

Woman on airplane

Solo travel tips for military spouses

By Jessica Evans

a family at sunset

Tackling the top 3 at retirement: Family, career and finances

Gunnery Sgt. Nicole Mohabir, facility chief, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group embraces husband Mohaned Elokeill during the last few moments she has before she boards the bus to join the fight in Afghanistan, here, March 17.

6 things to do with your spouse before they deploy

By Bethaney Phillips

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.

6 Rituals to integrate into deployment

By Jessica Evans

4 Ways to support milspouse-owned small shops

4 Ways to support milspouse-owned small shops

By Daniella Horne

Tech. Sgt. Raymond P. Lucca Jr. assigned to the 105th Mission Support Group gives his wife Ellen Lucca flowers to show his appreciation for what as she has done to support him at Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York, March 4, 2018. Lucca had a retirement ceremony to celebrate his years in service.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mary Schwarzler)

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Understanding the realities of military retirement for spouses

By Jaimi Erickson

A couple walks through the forest

Infertility Memoir

Infertility Memoir: ‘I was overcome with joy’

By Julie Eshelman

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.

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A comprehensive guide of military family benefits

By Jessica Evans

Top 5 tips for packing your unaccompanied baggage

By Kathryn Butler

Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosted the annual Holiday Extravaganza at the Epicenter on Naval Station Great Lakes. Opened in 1911, NSGL is the Navy’s largest training installation and the home of the Navy’s only Boot Camp. Located on over 1600 acres overlooking Lake Michigan, the installation includes 1,153 buildings with 39 on the National Register of Historic Places. NSGL supports over 50 tenant commands and elements as well as over 20,000 Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, and DoD civilians who live and work on the installation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class MC1 Joseph E. Montemarano)

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5 on-base amenities you should take advantage of as a military family

By Daniella Horne

A military family’s guide to top outdoor activities and cultural experiences in Oahu, Hawaii.

23 Things to see and do on Oahu

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.

3 ways to make your first deployment easier

By Jessica Evans

Military care package themes for every month of deployment

By Jessica Evans

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) employees Paul Wilkins, Stephen Carroll and Nang Tran practice mock interviews at NSWCPD in July 2023. The purpose of the information session followed by practice interviews was to provide future job applicants with the knowledge to become successful in their interviews for career opportunities within NSWCPD. (U.S. Navy Photo by Keina Thorpe/Released)

6 Tips to turn interview anxiety into confidence

By Angela Caban

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal congratulates Maj. Gen. Dyson amid enthusiastic applause from a standing-room-only crowd, Aug. 27, 2012 at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Dyson is currently the director for Army Budget, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management & Comptroller). She is the first female Army Finance Corps officer to achieve the rank of major general.

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When you trade in your combat boots for male milspouse shoes

a woman works on her laptop

3 free and essential resources for building your own business as a military spouse

By Jaimi Erickson

Jessica Saum, Stagecoach Elementary School special education teacher, is named the 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year during a pep rally in Cabot, Arkansas, Oct. 13, 2021. Saum’s one-year tenure as Arkansas Teacher of the Year will begin July 1, 2022, when she will travel the state as a representative for teachers and will serve as a non-voting member on the State Board of Education. (Courtesy photo)

The untold struggles of military spouses as teachers

By Kailyn Rhinehart

Cancer Memoir: ‘I did not see this coming’

Cancer Memoir: ‘I did not see this coming’

By Stacy Bilodeau

‘Margaritaville at Sea’ expands Heroes Sail Free program to entire fleet and all available itineraries in 2024 and 2025

By Tessa Robinson

(U.S. Air National Guard photo illustration/Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith)

Tips for writing the perfect post-military resume

By Angela Caban

Chief Warrant Officer 4 James Morrow, a flight instructor from Fort Rucker, and wife celebrate his retirement along with Col. Bernard Harrington, the commander of the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade June 30, 2017 at Fort Campbell, Ky. Both Harrington and Morrow formerly served with the 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade and returned to Fort Campbell to celebrate Morrow's retirement. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Marcus Floyd, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade)

3 hidden emotions milspouses face when leaving the military

By Amanda Huffman

MIKUMI, TANZANIA - JUNE 22: A zebra is seen at Mikumi National Park, one of the fourth largest natural habitats in the country in Mikumi Tanzania on June 22, 2024. Mikumi National Park, one of the leading safari centers, offers its visitors examples of African wildlife. (Photo by Ismail Aslandag/Anadolu via Getty Images)

7 Epic trips to take to celebrate military retirement

The best ways to make new friends when you PCS

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The best ways to make new friends when you PCS

By Bethaney Phillips

Girls play in sandbox

Grief Memoir: ‘Mom, you’re alive!’

By Jessica Hall

Why you should start a book club in your military community

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Why you should start a book club in your military community

By Daniella Horne

Couple on couch with pregnancy test

Infertility Memoir

Infertility Memoir: ‘I thought getting pregnant would be easy’

By Julie Eshelman

Yuko Portillo, bar chief at the Camp Zama Community Club Sports Bar, pours a Chocolate Espresso Martini, one of five nonalcoholic “mocktails” she created that were debuted during a social held there April 11. The drinks are now available at the Sports Bar, and there is no minimum age to purchase them.

MilSpouse Fitness

7 reasons military spouses are embracing the ‘sober-curious’ movement

By Michele Bradfield

Women hug goodbye

The hardest things about PCSing

By Bethaney Phillips

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Quince Bisard, a combat photographer with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participates in evening yoga, aboard the amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), Nov. 26. The 13th MEU is embarked with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and the amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and the John P. Murtha, conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcus E. Melara)

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4 Yoga poses you can do anywhere

A family watches a taekwondo demo during Liberty Fest at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 4, 2024. The 51st Force Support Squadron hosted Liberty Fest to celebrate Independence Day for families stationed in the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

Everything you need to know about PCSing to Korea

By Kristine Rivers

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chad Cruz, a native of Talofofo, Guam, and an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician with Marine Corps Base Hawaii EOD, teaches Military Homeschoolers of Hawaii students how to operate a 310 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle during a capabilities and educational demonstration at MCBH, Sept. 21, 2023. Participants learned about military occupations, specifically those related to Science, Technology, Electronics, and Math, from MCBH explosive ordnance disposal technicians and Marathon Targets, a military technology company. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

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Pros and cons of homeschooling your military kids

By Candace Guelzo