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Fighting Summer Hunger: ASYMCA’s Role in Food Insecurity

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…...

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New Land, Stronger Bonds: Exploring Nature as a Military Family

July 8, 2025

  A Parks & Recreation Month Story from Military Families Outdoors For military spouse Josh Havard, spending time outdoors has always been more than a figurative breath of fresh air—it has literally been a lifeline. As his family settled into their next chapter of service, a first time in Hawaiʻi,…...

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Summer Abroad: Life After a Military PCS Move

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…...

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A Military Spouse’s Wellness Day at Silver Strand Beach

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…...

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Navy Federal Credit Union Partners with ASYMCA to Expand Child Care Access for Military Families

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…...

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Our First Military Family Hike at Mt. Rainier

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…...

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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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