10 expectations of WW2 military spouses
During WWII, women were tasked with an overwhelming number of expectations. In many cases, it was females who were left to fill jobs of manual labor. With so many soldiers…
My cause, My cleats: Tampa Bay’s Gronk honors the USO and service
Over the years, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski has established himself as the premier tight end in the National Football League. And while many football die-hards have known…
4 gifts the military gives children
It isn’t an easy life to live, being a military child. And while there’s plenty of articles and entire organizations dedicated to making that life better or making up for all the hardships, there are plenty of silver linings too.
Military f…
4 reasons military brats make better adults
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…
5 military parenting hacks civilians need
We all know military kids have grit. They are resilient. Gone are the days when t…
5 badass women who served
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…
This non-profit pairs war veterans with Gold Star kids
Perry Yee knew there was a way he could help his fellow veterans but wasn’t sure how. There are plenty of charities and programs out there that claim to help veterans with issues like PTSD, anxiety, loneliness and isolation, and the sometimes diffi…
5 tips for preparing kids for your next PCS
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…
Military Families Advisory Network introduces 2021-2023 Advisory Board
Military and veteran spouses selected from nationwide search to represent their communities and provide a deeper understanding of what today’s military families need and value One of MFAN’s greatest assets,…
Military moms: America’s all too often forgotten heroes
I’ve long been aware of the old Marine Corps axiom that sergeants are the backbone of the Corps, and when I was a sergeant serving on active duty, I was certain…