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 …
Military Life
We Have So Much in Common
The majority of the population in the United States struggles to connect with the military. For most Americans there is a deep, patriotic pride for the military, but it lacks a more …
The Lazy and Not So Lazy Days of Military Summers
Summer is usually a time to slow down a bit, relax and catch up with friends and family. As we continue to creep out of isolation, this summer offers us an opportunity …
The Danger of the “Don’t Reinvent the Wheel” Mentality
For a community that is constantly packing up, turning over, and unpacking somewhere completely different, there sure is a heavy blanket of standard operating procedures covering every nook and cranny of military …
The Uniform We Wear: A Letter From One Military Spouse to Another
Dear Military Spouse, You are doing a great job. It took me a long time to figure out those words … the words I longed to hear on my hardest days. I …
Don’t Forget Military Spouse Appreciation Day
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 …
