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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...