Why we cosplay: How three MilSpouses found an outlet in a world of uncertainty
Be it writing, crafting, sewing, makeup, painting or music, the arts are considered both a hobby and an outlet for many military spouses. One such hobby – cosplay – has…
Families stationed in Germany get creative during lockdown
Navy veteran and spouse Courtney Suesse and her family live in Stuttgart. Air Force spouse Jennifer Borkey has left base once this year — to travel to a nearby post…
Blue Star Families and USAA collaborate to celebrate military children
April is designated the “Month of the Military Child,” established in 1986 by then Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger. Blue Star Families and USAA are bringing awareness to the military’s children…
5 things that surprised me when my husband retired from the military
Paul McCartney wants kids to live on a ‘Green Submarine’
‘Yellow Submarines’ are so 1966. All aboard Paul McCartney’s Green Submarine! McCartney, who used to play an instrument or two and sing in a fairly popular band called the Beatles, authored…
10 Best Deployment Homecoming Signs
One of the best parts about a deployment homecoming is making a homecoming signs to go with it! Some folks will get really creative and elaborate while others will be…
Op-ed: The true cost of being a military spouse
Victoria Kelly beautifully captures military spouse life in poetry book
Military spouses may not be members of the Armed Forces themselves, but they are part of the military community in an impactful way. Covering all branches — and all corners… Getting a job isn’t the easiest thing in the world. Getting a job as a military spouse is a whole ‘nother ball game. You can have every imaginable qualification and…
10 strange stats about military spouses
How COVID-19 has made military spouse employment easier