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Seven Reasons Why Deployment Planning Gives You Peace of Mind

By Lizann Lightfoot Dec 11, 2018Deployment Military Life

When a deployment is looming, it’s normal for military spouses or loved ones to feel a mixture of stress, fear and insecurity. Even for those who have been through a deployment before, …

Mother Nurture: Giving Birth During a Storm

By Lizann Lightfoot Sep 19, 2018Deployment

When I learned that my baby’s due date would fall during my husband’s deployment, I knew that the birth would be challenging. We spent months deciding where I should give birth and …

Show You Care with Care Packages

By Lee-Anne Castro Jan 29, 2018Deployment

When my husband was deployed, one of my favorite things to do was send him care packages. It made me feel useful – it was something I could do from home to …

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The Short Deployment

By Kristi Stolzenberg Dec 11, 2017Deployment

My husband left three days ago. The kids finally stopped asking what time daddy will be home. I’ve grown accustomed to cooking for three again (and by that I obviously mean snacking …

You Can Do Anything 2 Times, Right?

By Guest Blogger Oct 6, 2015Deployment Relationships

Blogger Biography: Julie Green– I am mom to one hot mess of a toddler, wife to a Navy sailor, and dedicated mosquito slayer (I am on the marketing team at an outdoor …

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Guest Blog | Welcome Back Home

By Guest Blogger Nov 29, 2014Deployment Military Life

Guest Blogger: Salyssa Camacho My contribution to the Military Family Month observance comes with equal measures of pride and grit, along with a chaser of relief. My husband just completed the first …

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Seven Reasons Why Deployment Planning Gives You Peace of Mind