My husband is deployed – but not to a combat zone. Non-combat deployments are a fairly new concept, as much of our recent past has been a post-9/11 world. Americans have been …
New School Year, New School
Every year at the beginning of a new school year military kids throughout the world are starting at a new school. This year is my daughter’s first year to start at a …
Benefits of a Do-It-Yourself Move
When a service member receives PCS orders within the United States, they have two options for moving all their belongings from point A to point B. The first option is to sign …
The Big Things that Aren’t in Your Moving Binder
My sister-in-law sent me a binder with tabs and pockets for Christmas 2019, and I’ve honestly never felt more seen in my life. I’m an unapologetic planner. So, when PCS rolls around, …
The Reality of Grief
My name is Karlijn Jones. I am an upcoming sophomore at the University of Maryland, College Park and I am majoring in Animal Science with a pathway in primatology conservation. I am …
Is Lack of Sleep Hurting Your Mental Health?
Military life can be very stressful, with unpredictable schedules and constant changes. There are numerous reasons for a military spouse to struggle with getting enough sleep each night. If you and your …
