Navigating the unique challenges – and joys – of being a military spouse can be both rewarding and overwhelming. One of the best ways to find support, inspiration, practical advice, and let’s be honest – a laugh – is through social media. There are numerous accounts dedicated to the military spouse community, offering everything from personal stories and tips for handling deployments to career advice, self-care strategies, and navigating survival mode when no one in the civilian world gets it.
8 Military Spouse Social Media Accounts To Follow For Laughs, Advice, and Community
Whether you’re new to this lifestyle or a seasoned pro, these social media accounts can provide a sense of connection and camaraderie, making the journey a little easier and a lot more enjoyable.
1. Wives of The Armed Forces
Started by two Air Force spouses, Jen and Kirstin, the WAF community now encompasses every branch and dubs themselves a survival guide for the modern military spouse with a focus on everything from funny social videos to articles on their website about more serious topics like life insurance.
2. Legacy Magazine
A publication for military families, by military families, Legacy Magazine “operates from the premise that every individual is designed on purpose and for a purpose – with unique experiences, qualities, and strengths that can be used for the betterment of our communities” and focuses on sharing stories of celebration, transition, and growth.
3. A Joyful Milspouse
There is plenty to complain about as a military spouse, but you won’t find it on Corrie’s page. Focused on hunting the good stuff, A Joyful Milspouse is the account to follow when you’re seeking out joy in the uncontrollable.
4. Moving With The Military
Military life isn’t one-size-fits-all….and neither is military housing. Maria focuses her content on interior design and decor without breaking the bank on both her Instagram and show, which is streamed on VetStreamTV.
5. Mamas On The Move
Prepping for a PCS or just trying to recover? Mallory is your gal. Having done 13 DITY moves in 13 years into 13 different homes, she’s a bit of a moving pro and the perfect person to follow for anyone looking to save money and their sanity.
6. The Waiting Warriors
With both a podcast and social presence, Michelle offers the military spouse community deployment and reintegration resources that help families thrive. Think everything from worksheets and questionnaires to help establish bonds with your spouse to Facebook groups with like-minded spouses.
7. Sarah Verardo
Nothing about the military lifestyle can be planned and no one knows that better than military spouse, Sarah Verardo, whose husband, Michael, was catastrophically wounded in Afghanistan. Sarah uses her platform to inform and educate on the role of spouse turned full-time caregiver, as well as insight into navigating life after the military.
8. The Kindred Ginger
The whirlwind nature of military life is real, which is why Caitlin, a Marine wife, offers insight into everything from base advice to how families can celebrate patriotic holidays, as well as lifestyle content like food and drink recipes.