Marine pens book for military kids experiencing separation
When Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Padgy Soltis experienced her first separation from her son, Michael, in 2016, he was only 8 months old. Working away from him for two months…
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…
