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…...

June 24, 2025

Washington state is home to breathtaking mountains with stunning views and endless hiking opportunities. We had the opportunity to explore and enjoy the Pacific Northwest while my husband was stationed at Naval Base Kitsap. Just a few months after our daughter was born, we took her on her first military…...

June 19, 2025

In 2023, my husband and I were given Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders to Fort Campbell, KY, from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA. Moving with the military is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. The details and logistics that go into the military PCS process can be overwhelming. Though the military…...

June 17, 2025

As a foreign national military spouse from Bulgaria, I was thrilled when we received our new orders for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move to Italy. The proximity to home, my love for Italian food and wine, and the excitement of a new adventure for our family kept me…...

June 15, 2025

While every day is a good day to celebrate the tremendous contributions fathers make to a family, Father’s Day offers a special opportunity to honor military fathers. Whether they are active-duty service members, veterans, or spouses of service members, all military dads face unique challenges because of their service to…...

June 3, 2025

With school out for summer, many military families are excited to enjoy more quality time in a relaxed environment, free from the pressures of academic schedules and extracurricular activities. Sun-filled days, new adventures, and the chance to reconnect await you. However, this transition from structured routines to summer activities can…...

May 26, 2025

The incredible meaning and significance of Memorial Day can be difficult to grasp for those not part of the military community. For military families, however, Memorial Day is not just a long weekend — it is a time to remember and honor the true heroes of the United States: those…...

May 15, 2025

RED Day — Remembering Everyone Deployed — is a time to honor the service and sacrifice of those who put their lives on the line for our country. From physical challenges faced abroad to emotional burdens at home, there is nothing easy about deployments. It is one of the most…...

May 9, 2025

Military Spouse Appreciation Day is a moment to pause and reflect on the immense contributions and quiet strength of military spouses. While they often work behind the scenes, military spouses are the backbone of military families. Their dedication, resilience, and adaptability keep the home front strong during deployments, frequent moves,…...

May 6, 2025

Military mothers juggle solo parenting during deployments, frequent relocations, and household responsibilities. They are not only compassionate but also determined and strong, holding their families together through the challenges of the ever-changing military journey. Yet, their sacrifices often go unnoticed. Let’s change that by celebrating and honoring military moms and…...