Operation Homefront is one of the lesser-known service organizations that’s been quietly helping military families for years. This spectacular 501(c)(3) provides financial assistance to military families, helping them to pay…
Military families, did you know that the Department of Defense’s MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) libraries can provide you with numerous benefits? These libraries offer an array of resources and…
Camping never goes out of style. And, if you’re tired of hotels or if you find hostels hostile then, FamCamps are just the destination you didn’t know you wanted. If…
Marco Polo launched in 2016 and was dubbed the “video walkie talkie app” by many. It’s becoming a way for military families to have meaningful connections – without the distractions…
There’s definitely something different about growing up a military brat. There are obvious things like always being the new kid, living all over the world and missing huge chunks of time with your service member parent. Life was a bit harder for yo…
We all know military kids have grit. They are resilient. Gone are the days when t…
It’s Women’s History Month, and we’d be wrong if we didn’t highlight some of the most badass women to serve within the military’s ranks. Throughout American history, the stories of heroes who are women have often been told as if they were aster…
Sun! Fun! Sand and beach. If you’re fortunate enough to live at an installation that’s near a beach – or if you’re willing to brave the gas prices and set…
You might’ve heard the term tossed around from time to time, especially around the Month of the Military Child. But what exactly does CYS do and how can it benefit…
Getting ready for a move can be rough at any age. But dealing with kids, especially those who are old enough to understand what changing duty station means, can be the roughest of all.
As adults within the military community, we are harden…