How two military spouses are bringing faith to the military community
As we navigate rapidly evolving military culture and hone on the next best step forward, faith can be a foundation we rest upon. This reliance certainly isn’t something new. When…
How skills-based hiring is changing the way military spouses live and work
While the traditional ways people find jobs and get hired isn’t yet a thing of the past, the post-COVID workplace is rapidly changing. As employers need to expand their talent…
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…
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…
6 tips to strengthen your marriage when you’re apart
Long-distance relationships get a pretty bad rap. You don’t get to see your partner for months on end. You have to trust them implicitly. Half the time, you live like you’re single. For many military families, long-distance marriage is a necessary…
How this military spouse found her purpose in Africa
Mal d’Afrique. It’s the French term that describes a love of Africa that never leaves one’s soul, even though the person has physically left the continent. It’s what military spouse…
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 ways being a military child shaped how I travel now
Where did you grow up? This is a complicated question for children from a military family. My answer: everywhere and nowhere.
Because of this unique childhood I’ve always felt at home in the world and understood why I love to travel. Later in…
6 tips to solo parenting success
Whether your partner was already in the military when you met or just finished basic training yesterday, raising kids with a parent in the armed forces is a daunting task. You can have the best partner in the world and still feel like you’re going …
5 tips to make your next military ball a disaster
With your next military ball around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how you can ruin the whole event. With a few ill-timed drinks and a flare for the dramatic, your entire night can go up in flames, so long as you try hard enough!