April 4, 2023

  Every year in April, the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) proudly salutes military children during military child month. While this is a time to celebrate the children of military families, it is also an opportunity for others to recognize the unique challenges faced by these extraordinary young people.   What…...

April 3, 2023

  When the everyday familiar and comforting routines of school days are disrupted, it can bring a few challenges. While the media spins spring break as “all fun in the sun” and poolside parties, life for most military families is not so glamorous. Instead, many military families are struggling to…...

March 15, 2023

  Change can bring about many challenges for a family. For military families, it’s a fact of life. Due to constant changes in location, one of the most common challenges affecting military families is the rate of military spouse unemployment. It is reported that 24% of military spouses experience unemployment,…...

March 7, 2023

  Undoubtedly, military service can provide service members and their families with incredible benefits, such as health care and insurance, the opportunity to live in foreign countries, as well as advanced training and career stability. But then again, military families also face unique challenges, including military spouse unemployment, financial hardships,…...

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…...