September 14, 2026

Are you moving overseas with military children and wondering how to navigate starting a new school in a new country? It can be overwhelming and daunting, especially when you add it to everything else that comes with moving abroad. There are so many things to figure out at once: finding…...

September 11, 2026

Remembering Where We Were I wasn’t born yet when the September 11th terrorist attacks took place. But early in my life, I came to understand the event and its impact on the world while in elementary school. Every year on September 11th, my school would have a moment of silence…...

September 8, 2026

Summer Looks Different in Military Life Summer looks a little different for military families. A parent might be deployed, we might be far from loved ones, or we might be adjusting to a new place. Even so, summer can still be filled with special moments for military families like mine.…...

September 4, 2026

Make the Most of the Fall Season The fall season has always been my favorite time of year. Cooler weather, changing leaves, and familiar traditions make it a special time to slow down, spend time together, and make memories as a family. Whether you're settling into a new duty station…...

September 3, 2026

When people hear the word advocacy, they often picture lawmakers, nonprofit leaders, or large public campaigns. While those efforts certainly matter, military family advocacy often begins in much quieter ways — with a warm welcome, a helping hand, or someone who simply understands what military life is really like. As…...

August 31, 2026

The Silent Weight of Military Life: Why Military Spouse Support Matters There was a time when I thought I was just having a bad day. Then the bad days turned into weeks, the weeks turned into months. Living apart from my husband because of military life has been one of…...

August 6, 2026

When most people think about summer, they picture family vacations, afternoons at the pool, and a break from the school routine. But for many families, summer also brings an invisible challenge: keeping enough nutritious food on the table when free or reduced-price school meals are no longer available. As a…...

August 5, 2026

A new school is simply another chapter in the journey of military life for many military families. Every Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move brings new opportunities, often in a new state or even another country. But it also comes with uncertainty — especially for a military child headed into…...

July 23, 2026

I’ve always wanted to do volunteer work to give back to the community. Especially now that my husband is deployed, I feel like I could use the time to help other people and connect with fellow military families. Every impactful moment at the Armed Services YMCA begins long before families…...

July 21, 2026

Military life is hard, and it was never meant to be navigated alone. I am fairly new to military life and being a military spouse. Despite this, I have learned that a key part of military life is support. The friends I’ve made along the way have enhanced not just…...