This Vietnam vet has a unique way of giving back
To thousands, he’s known as the Veteran’s Bargain guy. The guy who finds deals and online sales for veterans then compiles them into a single source: a free website, veteransbargains.com. …
What veterans need to know about healthcare tech
There’s no doubt that veterans continue to face various challenges with the healthcare industry. A lack of sufficient care is one of the key issues you may be facing. Veterans…
4 tips for navigating marriage and military retirement at the same time
This is the advice I wish I had been privy to. The dynamics of marriage don’t suddenly change the day of retirement, rather, there is a period of anticipation that leads up to the finality of the transition. In much the same way that we address the…
5 military-exclusive hotels to book for your next vacation
As COVID restrictions begin to lift and businesses implement new safety protocols, more and more service members are putting in leave or planning their next family vacations—goodness knows we could all use one after lockdown. Though many hotels ar…
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. …
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…
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…
Military Families Advisory Network introduces 2021-2023 Advisory Board
Military and veteran spouses selected from nationwide search to represent their communities and provide a deeper understanding of what today’s military families need and value One of MFAN’s greatest assets,…
5 ways to water your own military marriage lawn
We see you. Peering through the windows of your government-issued duplex at the neighbor’s waving flag, sizzling grill and luscious green patch of America. No amount of rent-controlled water allowance has produced grass so green on your side of thi…