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A Military Couple’s Peaceful Escape to Acadia National Park

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…...

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Military PCS Countdown: Our Trip to Sequoia & Kings Canyon

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…...

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Father’s Day: Celebrating Military Dads

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…...

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School’s Out for Summer: Programs and Tips for Military Kids

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…...

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Memorial Day: Honoring Military Service and Sacrifice

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…...

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RED DAY: Remembering Everyone Deployed

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…...

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Voices of Resilience: Celebrating Military Spouses

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,…...

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Celebrating Military Mothers: Stories of Strength

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…...

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Military Appreciation Month: Saluting Silent Sacrifices

May 1, 2025

Valor isn’t just shown on the battlefield — it lives in the silent sacrifices made by military families alongside their loved ones in uniform. Their resilience, unwavering courage, and endless support serve as a reminder that valor extends far beyond the front lines. Physical, mental, and emotional sacrifices are made…...

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Meet Our Writers: Military Spouse Writing Program

April 25, 2025

  Empowering Military Spouses to Share Their Stories At Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), we believe that the voices of military spouses are powerful, inspiring, and essential to building a stronger military community. Our Military Spouse Writing Program gives spouses the opportunity to develop professional writing skills while sharing their unique…...

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