When I entered the military culture, I was inspired to learn the diverse stories of military spouses. I met entrepreneurs, students, professionals, mothers, fathers and spouses from dual-service couples. I heard about …
Military Life
Siblings: A Military Brat’s Best Friends
Every April, military children around the globe are provided an exclusive occasion to recognize and honor their sacrifices due to the unique lifestyle they live. Boys and girls with moms and dads …
You Might Be a Military Kid If…
It is the Month of the Military Child and there is so much to celebrate! I have two military kiddos to be thankful for and marvel at this month. How amazing it …
Use Your Leave Days Before They Go to Waste
2020 was not a great year for taking a vacation. Between stop orders, restriction of movement at various bases and state laws restricting travel, many military families found themselves spending most of …
Seeing All the Things When You’re Stationed Near D.C.
Let’s first address the elephant in the room: While I’ve visited Washington, D.C., I’ve never lived here…until now. And, as luck would have it, I moved here during my generation’s one (and …
Going Beyond “Thank You for Your Service.”
Over the last 50 years, there has been a sharp decline in the relationship between the American public and the military. This can be seen most directly in the number of veterans …