January is traditionally a time for making plans, resolutions and revving into high gear for the new year ahead. For many of us, the holidays are a stressful time versus a restful …
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Military Life
The Last Act
“I can do anything for three years.” That is the way I’ve approached five sets of orders. Home was always just temporary — transitional, really, because we were always on the way …
Veterans Day Memorials Worth Visiting
A lot of times federal holidays likes Veterans Day become another fall break to a lot of families. The convenience of time off and the possibility of a short vacation tends to …
Say This, Not That to Military Spouses
Every military spouse faces challenges, and in those difficult moments, they need support and encouragement. Unfortunately, sometimes our military community is not great at supporting each other. It could be because many …
10 Ways to Handle Transitions in Military Life
Change is a regular occurrence for military families. Whether you are preparing for deployment, a PCS move or a last-minute military pivot, you’ve probably learned there is always a new stressful event just …
What’s in Your Future?
Most of us have been there. In an interview for a job or college and someone asks, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” I’ve always hated that question because I …
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