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May 16, 2024
From the inception of military history, there have been deployments. At some point in their military service, most members will experience some form of deployment, whether it be to a foreign land or temporary duty (TDY) for training. Military.com defines deployment as activities to move military personnel and materials from…...
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May 14, 2024
Sometimes, things unexpectedly go left and hit the fan, and we feel ready to throw in the towel during a deployment. The stress and anxiety can seem to be unbearable when our service member is deployed. Immersing ourselves into a local military community during these times is crucial for us…...
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May 9, 2024
As a foreign national, I had never even come across the term “military spouse” until one day, I found myself to be one. After being in a long-distance relationship for 7 years, waiting for a fiance visa for over a year, and not seeing my fiance for more than 9…...
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May 1, 2024
On April 17, 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared May 23 Military Spouse Day (now observed the Friday before Mother’s Day.) This has since grown into a full Military Spouse Appreciation Month, ensuring that the many service-related sacrifices of spouses will be acknowledged and appreciated alongside those of their husband or…...
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February 13, 2024
When my husband told me he wanted to enroll in the Special Forces Qualifications Course, I knew we would encounter numerous challenges as a military couple. I was told it was a single person's job and not at all beneficial. The truth of the matter is that no matter what…...
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February 6, 2024
In the first part of my Operation Kid Comfort story, I shared how this program became available nationwide, offering solace to military families like ours. Now, I want to delve deeper into its impact, not just on us, but on the broader military community. Comfort When It’s Needed Most As…...
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February 2, 2024
As we say goodbye to 2023 and welcome a new chapter, I find myself looking back at the past twelve months. My most cherished memory of the year was our first road trip as a family. Picture us driving down the interstate in the middle of nowhere, in our packed-out…...
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January 25, 2024
When my husband first asked if I would consider being interviewed for the position of ship’s ombudsman, my initial thought was, “What could I possibly have to offer to several hundred military families?” I sat with this question for some time. After all, I had been a stay-at-home mom for…...
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January 22, 2024
As 2024 approaches, I find myself reflecting on the past and looking to the future. These last few years have been extremely challenging as we transitioned from the civilian world into our new military life. Other than parenthood, I think being a military spouse is one of the hardest and…...
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January 16, 2024
Going from a part-time soldier and full-time employee to a mom and military spouse presented unexpected challenges. Despite my belief that being the oldest of six children and a war veteran would make motherhood and employment easy, I was wrong. I battled postpartum depression, felt isolated without a strong community,…...
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