Ranger School is tough. At a minimum, it’s 62 days long – with no communication and no true end date. When my husband first started Ranger School, there were 360 other students …
Military Life
Mission Ready: Natural Disaster Planning
In our first month in New Orleans, a thunderstorm dumped eight inches of rain on us in a period of just a few hours. We had no idea how quickly this city …
Army Boot Camp: An Introduction to Being an Army family
Army Basic Combat Training (BCT), or Boot Camp, is the first step of your loved one becoming a soldier. They will learn the standards and traditions of the Army as they are …
When I’ve Got It and When I Don’t
Military spouses (and kids and service members, for that matter) are taught to do more with less. We’re conditioned to hurry up and wait. We’re trained to sway with each disappointment, changed …
Military Balls: Pros and Cons
So, you’re a military spouse and thinking about going to a military ball. It can be daunting not to know where to start or how to get information. Below, I’ll give you …
Rangers (and Their Families) Lead the Way
For many soldiers in the Army, Ranger School is one of the toughest courses of all Army training. If your spouse, child, sibling or battle buddy is heading to Ranger School in …