December 10, 2024

When you lead a lifestyle as unpredictable and ever-changing as being a military spouse, it’s easy to lose your sense of self, belonging, and purpose. Much of our lives as spouses revolve around supporting our service members, navigating the challenges of military life, and providing stability for our children. For…...

December 5, 2024

The holidays are just around the corner, and we’re already counting down the days until Christmas! While the holiday spirit fills the air, this time of year can also bring extra challenges for military families. No matter what your personal situation is, our kids are always our top priority. Bringing…...

December 4, 2024

Happy holidays everyone! Oh, the joy of wrapping care packages, preparing holiday meal kits, and smelling the sweet aroma of pumpkin pies and fruitcakes. For military families, the holidays often come with unique challenges, as loved ones may be far from home or facing difficult circumstances. Yet, even a small…...

December 3, 2024

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s essential to remember our military service members and their families, who often find themselves away from home during this time. The holidays can be a lonely time for them, making it the perfect opportunity for us to show our love,…...

November 28, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers, especially military families celebrating at home and those observing the holiday abroad. The holidays are a special time in the U.S. when military families often feel the absence of loved ones more deeply, making reunions during this season even more precious. The Armed Services…...

November 21, 2024

From frequent relocations to nerve-racking deployments, military families regularly face unique challenges. One that isn’t discussed often enough is military food insecurity — the increasing number of military families struggling to put healthy and nutritious meals on the table. As we count down the days to Thanksgiving, eager to gather…...

November 19, 2024

Military spouses wear many hats: they’re the best friend, the personal assistant, the chef, the nurse, the homemaker — they are the glue that holds everything together. A military spouse is a pillar in their family and community. This Military Family Appreciation Month, the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is dedicated…...

November 18, 2024

Vol. 4 : Issue 3 : 2024 Q3 From the Admiral’s Desk Military service members make the sacrifice of leaving the family and home they love to protect our country. Recently, that sacrifice means our service members are saying goodbye to their families as they deploy to areas of conflict.…...

November 13, 2024

November is Military Family Appreciation Month. For the past 28 years, recognizing and celebrating military families has become an ingrained tradition in both American culture and the Armed Service.. It is important to give thanks and show our military family appreciation because they are the backbone of our servicemen and…...

October 26, 2024

October 26 might seem like any other day to most. But for military families, it holds deep meaning. On the Day of the Deployed, we honor all military members who have served or are currently serving in deployment for the United States of America. But this day is not just…...