Established in 1979 through a proclamation signed by President Jimmy Carter, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is an annual event held on the third Friday of September. This event is usually held at the Pentagon and is often observed at military inst…
A few years ago, there was a viral Facebook post about a woman getting a haircut before Memorial Day weekend…
If you’re reading this, it means you’ve survived 2020 and 2021. And if you’ve survived thus far, it means you’re well aware that life can get pretty dang dark. It’s…
Who’s ready for some holiday cheer? Christmas has been a federal holiday since 1870, so we’re pretty accustomed to having a couple of days off to spend with family and…
In the heartwarming holiday short film, “The Voicemail,” mom is a military doctor mobilized stateside to assist with pandemic relief, and all Emma wants is to have her mom home…
Christmas is among the most loved festivities worldwide. Nothing matters more during this season than spreading love to friends and family, and there is no greater way of doing that…
We’ve all at one point or another had to pull duty on a holiday and the news is demoralizing. Pulling duty on a holiday is generally terrible if you had…
The holidays are right around the corner, but it’s not too late to find the perfect gift for the deployed service member in your life. Here’s a smattering of ideas…
Moving and finding a new home is part of military life. While one year you were in a cold and frigid climate for the holidays, the next might have come…
Eggnog is a traditional beverage typically made using eggs and milk. Before the onset of refrigerators and freezers, the drink was called milk punch and was only served among the…