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Starting New Holiday Traditions as a Military Family

Written By Lizann LightfootPosted on Dec 8, 2023CategoriesMilitary Life
During my first holiday season as a military spouse, we were stationed close enough to family to drive home and visit relatives. I enjoyed the familiar traditions of spending Christmas morning with …
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Quick Ways to Make New Friends

Written By Sydney SmithPosted on Dec 5, 2023CategoriesMilitary Life
One of the hardest things about moving to a new duty station is finding a new community. As a seasoned military spouse, this is by far the most difficult thing for me… …
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College Prep for MilParents

Written By Posted on Nov 28, 2023CategoriesCareer & Education
Remember when you were a new parent delirious from the newborn slog, and another experienced parent would say something like, “You think this is hard? Just wait until he’s a toddler.” Super …
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A Year in the Life

Written By Tanecia FavorsPosted on Nov 21, 2023CategoriesMilitary Life
I find myself in disbelief that another year has come and is almost gone. Next thing you know, it will be the holiday season and we will be making our New Year’s …
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Mastering Your Resume

Written By Posted on Nov 16, 2023CategoriesCareer & Education
Resumes can be a point of contention for a lot of people. It’s not a skill we learn in school or college. Hiring managers can be oddly specific on what kind of …
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To the Military Spouse Struggling with Identity

Written By Lizann LightfootPosted on Nov 15, 2023CategoriesMilitary Life
Military life can sometimes feel all-encompassing. It makes numerous demands on military spouses, often without warning. Just when you’re starting to make friends and enjoy a new town — bam! — PCS …
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