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August 19, 2025
From frantic packing to heartfelt goodbyes, from the thrill of a fresh start to the uncertainty of a new duty station, a military move is a rollercoaster of emotions. It leaves families physically exhausted and emotionally disoriented — caught between the life they’ve left behind and what lies ahead. That’s…...
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August 13, 2025
Back-to-school season is an exciting time — fresh backpacks, new teachers, and new friends. But for military kids, it can also mean starting over completely. Every Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move brings uncertainty: new schools, new faces, new routines. While these changes build resilience, they can also bring stress…...
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August 7, 2025
What Purple Heart Day Means Every year on August 7th, we pause as a military community to say “thank you” to the millions of men and women who have served, been wounded, and carry the visible and invisible scars of war. As a military spouse, Purple Heart Day holds deep…...
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August 5, 2025
The moving truck had just pulled away when we stood in our new kitchen, surrounded by half-unpacked boxes and a to-do list longer than my arm. We had just completed a PCS move — again — and the back-to-school countdown had already begun. The emotional whiplash of relocation, combined with…...
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July 23, 2025
It’s PCS (Permanent Change of Station) season, and to kick it off, I’ll share the story of my very first military move. My husband and I were newly married, and this would be not only my first duty station, but his as well, since he was fresh out of basic…...
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July 9, 2025
When School Ends, Support Shouldn't For many military families, the end of the school year doesn’t just mean a break from routines — it means a break from essential meal support. During the summer, when free or reduced-price school meals pause, families often face difficult decisions about how to feed…...
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July 8, 2025
A Parks & Recreation Month Story from Military Families Outdoors For military spouse Josh Havard, spending time outside has always been more than just fresh air—it’s been a lifeline. As his family settled into their next chapter of service, a first time in Hawaiʻi, an opportunity to explore the…...
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July 2, 2025
Summer is often about barbecues, backyard parties, and family trips. But for military families, it’s also a season of reconnecting, recharging, and building new traditions. This summer feels especially unique for us. After a recent PCS move to Naples, Italy, we’re finally starting to settle in. Embracing a New Chapter…...
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June 26, 2025
It was a quiet morning in my husband’s hometown in California. The past few days had been long and full of hard decisions. My husband kept mentioning that he wished we were home under better circumstances. His father had passed away, and we were there to attend the funeral. But…...
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June 24, 2025
Military families in 5 key military cities will gain access to quality and affordable child care ARLINGTON, VA —June 24, 2025. The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) and Navy Federal Credit Union announce a national partnership to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care and summer camp programming for military…...
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