When it comes to work life, as a military spouse (depending on what you do) you might change jobs with every PCS. Your new job can be a great way to meet, …
Stop Starting Over Professionally with Every PCS
Why I am Thankful for Long Distance
LDR. Possibly one of the most dreaded acronyms we’ll ever use. My husband and I were together for four years before we kissed our LDR (long distance relationship) goodbye and actually got …
A Farewell Letter to Our First Duty Station
Dear Fort Benning, You will forever be a bookend on our time as an Army family, as this chapter of our lives started with you. You first met my husband in the …
Deployed for the Holidays
We’re getting to that point in the year when everyone starts getting excited for the holidays. Stores are setting up their holiday decorations, and friends and family start planning holiday parties. Usually, …
Not Your Grandma’s #MilLife
My grandma was my person. She got me. She saw me. She was always — no questions asked — in my corner. I spent nearly every day at her house under her …
Having a Mentor Leads to Success
If you interview the most successful people in the world, you will hear repeatedly how important it is to have a mentor. Finding a mentor can be quite intimidating but learning from …
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