military spouses

May 18, 2023

9 lies soldiers tell their loved ones while in combat

Sometimes, the truth about military life doesn’t live up to loved ones’ expectations. Either way, here are 9 lies that usually do the trick.

May 18, 2023

Mar 23, 2022

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…

Mar 23, 2022

Dec 2, 2021

4 ways to engage kids with their deployed parent this holiday season

The holidays are near and while it’s one of the most exciting times of the year, for military parents, it’s…

Dec 2, 2021

Apr 1, 2021

10 strange stats about military spouses

Military spouses may not be members of the Armed Forces themselves, but they are part of the military community in…

Apr 1, 2021

BYJessica Manfre

Aug 18, 2022

Why military spouses everywhere identify with Meghan Markle

When I heard the news of Prince Harry and Meghan sitting down with Oprah in a transparent interview, I was…

BYJessica Manfre

Aug 18, 2022

Feb 28, 2021

West Point central to family legacy

In 1991, 18-year-old June Copeland was brushing her teeth when her twin brother, Jerry Copeland, asked her to join the…

Feb 28, 2021

BYRuddy Cano

Feb 22, 2021

6 reasons military service members are the best lovers

Since the beginning of time, the dichotomy of love and war are two sides of the same coin. You must…

BYRuddy Cano

Feb 22, 2021

BYStephanie Brown

Feb 18, 2021

The 10 best things about being the daughter of a Marine

If you’re like me, your answer to the inevitable question, “So, where are you from?” has to be answered in list form. Of course, the next question is always, “Oh, so you’re an Army brat?” To which I answer, “Marine brat, actually…

BYStephanie Brown

Feb 18, 2021

Feb 10, 2021

6 movie scenes that show what military families go through

Military movies traditionally focus the lens on the troops fighting overseas while skipping the story of the families at home. Here are 6 movie scenes that remind viewers how hard the lives of military spouses and children can be: …

Feb 10, 2021

Feb 2, 2021

Meet the Air Force’s top couple

The Browns are self-proclaimed foodies who explore the DMV restaurant scene and steal time for walks together. It is during…

Feb 2, 2021

BYTessa Robinson

Jan 28, 2021

‘You have to follow your heart.’ A WWII War Bride’s story of tragedy and love

An estimated 300,000 “war brides,” as they were known, left home to make the intrepid voyage to the United States…

BYTessa Robinson

Jan 28, 2021

BYTeam Mighty

Jan 21, 2021

This War Bride’s advice? ‘Be courageous.’

An estimated 300,000 “war brides,” as they were known, left home to make the intrepid voyage to the United States…

BYTeam Mighty

Jan 21, 2021

Jan 5, 2021

These military spouses ran for political office in 2020, and won

Three military spouses recently ran for political office in their local communities and won their campaigns in the most recent…

Jan 5, 2021

Dec 3, 2020

5 ways to help kids understand a deployment

Having a parent or family member deploy is rough on the entire family. This is especially true for young kids…