The complete guide to Womack Army Medical Center
The Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC as the locals like to call it) is an Army hospital located on Ft. Bragg. That’s not super surprising, since Ft. Bragg is such…
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 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…
Here are the type of TRICARE plans you can have
TRICARE is the current health care program in place by the United States Department of Defense’s Military Health System. The DoD offers health insurance and benefits for U.S. soldiers, as…
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…
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