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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.
Deployment

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)
Retirement

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

By Megan Brown

Black trailblazer Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg passes away at 96
Mighty Heroes

Black trailblazer Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg passes away at 96

By Miguel Ortiz

The new Marine One flew President Joe Biden for the first time
Feature

The new Marine One flew President Joe Biden for the first time

By Miguel Ortiz

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Air Force

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

Kaleo Kekuewa-Kwon was inducted into the prestigious IQ society on April 15, 2024.

By Kait Hanson

Soviet Union captures Romania
Cold War

Today in military history: Soviet Union captures Romania

On Aug. 22, 1944, the Soviet Union secured an armistice with Romania for the Allies.

By Team Mighty

surprised mom
Grief Memoir

Grief Memoir: ‘Joy filled her face’

By Jessica Hall

Woman on airplane
Deployment

Solo travel tips for military spouses

By Jessica Evans

a family at sunset
Retirement

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

By Megan Brown

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.
Deployment

6 things to do with your spouse before they deploy

By Bethaney Phillips

wwii sabotage
World War II

Operation Gunnerside: The most successful sabotage of WWII

Known as Operation Gunnerside, the overall parent project was named The Norwegian Heavy Water Sabotage. Yes, heavy water.

By Bethaney Phillips

destroy anti-aircraft Vietnam
Vietnam War

Today in military history: US pilots get green light to destroy anti-aircraft targets

On Aug. 21, 1965, U.S. pilots received approval to destroy anti-aircraft targets – at will – in North Vietnam.

By Team Mighty

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

4 Ways to support milspouse-owned small shops
Job Search

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)
Mighty MilSpouse

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

emergency fund
Financial

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

Moving truck
PCS

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)
MilSpouse Fitness

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

By Daniella Horne