These military bases historically get the most severe weather
We all know that military life means frequent moves. More often than not, that means moving from one climate to another, from mountains to desert, from the coast to the…
The complete post guide to Fort Bliss
The iconic Fort Bliss Texas installation is home to the Old Ironsides – that’s the famed 1st Armored Division, also known as “America’s Tank Division.” Check out what the Ft….
The complete guide to military bases
Wondering about U.S. military bases? Or maybe you have questions about the largest U.S. military base (It’s Fort Bragg for population and Fort Bliss for size!). Maybe you’re wondering about…
The complete post guide to Fort Meade
Fort Meade in Maryland is a lot like plenty of other east coast DoD installations – you’re within driving distance of some of the best this country has to offer….
The complete base guide to Joint Base Lewis McChord
Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) is in Pierce County, Washington. There’s a lot to love about this post – no matter if you’re on the Air Force side or you…
13 signs you grew up as a military brat
Military culture is something you definitely have to be a part of to understand. Bob from accounting trying to relate to the strictness of your Drill Sergeant dad’s rules and regulations from a civilian perspective boils your red-hot American blood…
3 important lessons for navigating marriage after the military
I awake with a start. John isn’t in bed beside me. Throughout his military career, I never could grow used to an empty bed. Unlike before, I hear him breathing. He is in his recliner on the other side of the room. Either insomnia, a migraine or bac…
We’re falling for fall with these 5 cocktails with military origins
It’s Sweater Weather! And with that comes time for indoor cocktails that warm the bones and keep your inner fire glowing. As we lead into winter, there’s no better time to dust off the old cocktail shaker and explore some old-school mixed drinks. …
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…