Military Life
A Military Life in Christmas Carols
There are traditional Christmas carols, and then there are military life Christmas carols. Enjoy this fun twist that applies to our every day circumstances as servicemembers, milspouses, and military brats!
Read more12 Days of Christmas: Milspouse Style
Here’s a little ditty to sing your way through present-wrapping fundraisers, tree decorating, or when you need a humorous perspective about our unique and sometimes chaotic lifestyle:
On the first day of Christmas, my soldier gave to me…
A home in a foreign country.
Read moreMeet Contest Finalist: Teresa Fowler, Army Veteran and Spouse
“What can I do to help?” That is the first thing that my husband says when he comes home from work. After 21 years of marriage, 4 kids, multiples deployments, challenges, victories, and disappointment…that question never gets old
Read moreDear Military NICU Mom
Dear Military NICU Mom, I see you. I see that your minutes feel like days and that your world is falling apart around you. I see that you feel crushed by the weight of the unknowns and are full of fear, anger, sadness, isolation, and anticipation.
Read moreMeet Contest Finalist: Angel Garcia, Proud Soldier’s Wife
Being proud of my husband and family is something that came naturally. The idea of being proud of him as a soldier was entirely separate. But the feeling of being a proud soldier’s wife, was something that took a deep understanding and gradual development. I came to this realization and appreciation at the start of good ole 2020.
Read moreIt’s Time to Forgive Tom Brady and His Metaphoric Misstep
Dear Tom Brady, as a Steeler fan, I don’t often root for you. But I am married to a Patriots fan, and I know that if you are on TV in the 4th quarter, I better not leave the living room.
Read moreMeet Contest Finalist: Claire Schwartz, Army Spouse
As a resident of Fayetteville, North Carolina my whole life, (better known as Fort Bragg in the military world) I should have known what it was like to be part of the Army. But growing up around it did not necassarily give me that insight.
Read moreMeet Essay Contest Finalist: Lisa Boughton, Proud Army Spouse
He risks his life for people he doesn’t even know, imagine what he’ll do for me. This is one of the many reasons I am proud to be an Army wife.
Read moreMeet Essay Contest WINNER: Meagan Childers, Air Force Spouse
I am a military spouse. Five words, five powerful words.
My military spouse journey didn’t start out the way you may think it did. When I claimed my title as a military spouse, I was young, broken hearted and full of anger, confusion and regret.
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