February 28, 2023

  No one really knows what military life is like until they have lived it. Before I married my husband and entered into military life, I was older and had been a single mom of two girls. I thought I knew what I was getting into because of stories from…...

February 21, 2023

  Step One: Throw out the playbook. Step Two: Repeat step one. Just kidding. Kind of. There is no playbook, instruction manual, nor even an emergency guide for your life as a military spouse. Nothing could encompass every gut-wrenching, last-minute turn of events, nor is there a way to predict…...

February 14, 2023

  No one looks forward to deployment. Being away from your spouse for an extended period of time is always tough, but when you add in limited opportunities for communication, worrying about their safety, and all the other uncertainty that goes along with deployment, it can seem unbearable. Here are…...

February 2, 2023

  Choosing to join the military is a heavy decision to make. Whether you choose to serve due to devotion to your country or you are led to make that decision as a result of unforeseen circumstances, it can be overwhelming. Also, with seven branches to choose from, you might…...

January 30, 2023

  The new year is a perfect time to start fresh. You likely conjure images of workouts and leafy green vegetables when you think of New Year’s resolutions, but this is also an ideal time to reevaluate your career path. With 24% of military spouses experiencing unemployment, nearly 6 times…...

January 23, 2023

  As a parent, I am always looking for fun and engaging learning opportunities for my three children. So, I was very excited when I saw a flyer in our neighborhood advertising free parent participation classes through the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA). I began counting down the days until my…...

January 12, 2023

  Thank you, thank you, thank you! Our military families rely on the support of donors like you to help provide a sense of connection, resources, and a helping hand. Whether facing a deployment, extended training, relocation, or financial hardship, the military lifestyle places unique and repeated strains on our…...

January 9, 2023

  Military spouse unemployment is a prevalent issue that can negatively impact the home life and mission readiness of service members. The current military spouse unemployment rate is 24%, 6x the rate of civilians. This is due in part to problems with childcare such as high military daycare costs and…...

January 4, 2023

  It’s that time of year again when everyone seems to be making plans and setting goals on how they want to improve in the coming year. Military spouses are no exception to this annual mass self-improvement craze, but we often struggle to keep up with goals due to the…...

December 28, 2022

The holiday season is known for bringing both joy and stress. As a long-time military family, we know that the holidays affect families of active-duty service members differently. Military life brings unique challenges, which include not always being able to choose how or where we can celebrate the holidays. Financial…...