November 18, 2025

Honoring Families That Serve Too Military Family Appreciation Month was founded by the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) in 1993 and has since been formally recognized each November by the U.S. Government with a presidential proclamation of gratitude. Though less than one percent of Americans serve in the Armed Forces, military…...

November 13, 2025

Thanksgiving holds a special place in the hearts of military families. For some, it’s spent far from extended relatives, with a parent deployed or loved ones scattered across the globe. For others, it’s celebrated on base or in a new duty station with friends who’ve become “framily.” No matter the…...

November 11, 2025

On Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Long before joining the military community, Veterans Day was an important part of my childhood. Growing up in an area with a large military population, I was surrounded by service members, their families,…...

November 10, 2025

  National nonprofit strengthens organizations delivering food and financial assistance to service members and families JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today announced$2 million in emergency support to six nonprofit organizations providing critical support to military and veteran families impacted by the government shutdown. The…...

November 5, 2025

Honoring the Families Behind the Uniform Each November, we celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month. This time is designed to recognize the strength and enduring sacrifice of the families who serve alongside our nation’s heroes. Behind every deployment, Permanent Change of Station (PCS), and promotion is a spouse holding down the…...

October 26, 2025

Each year, on October 26th, the Day of the Deployed shines a spotlight on the brave service members who leave the comforts of home to serve something greater. However, there’s another story woven into this day. One that plays out behind front doors and around kitchen tables. It’s the story…...

October 23, 2025

No matter what military branch your family is in, deployments are a heartbreaking part of military life. Unfortunately, missing important life events, from childhood milestones to a child's birth, is a common side effect of long-term separations. You don’t always get a playbook on managing such difficult situations when you…...

October 21, 2025

When I sat down to talk with my younger sister Brooklynn — or “Brooke,” as we call her — I knew this conversation would feel different. Brooke is in her second year of college, away from the constant rhythm of military life that shaped so much of our childhood. But…...

October 14, 2025

What is a geographic bachelor? Geo-baching, the unofficial slang term used by the military community, occurs when a service member has orders and their family selects to live in a different location, often the previous duty station or their home state, for stability. It’s a choice — a hard one…...

October 3, 2025

A government shutdown brings a lot of stress and uncertainty—especially for junior enlisted families who may be living paycheck-to-paycheck. While you can’t control when Congress will pass a budget, you can take steps to help your family make it through this period with a little less strain. If things get overwhelming,…...