How long does it take to get settled at a new duty station? Does it happen when the last box is unpacked, when the pictures are hung, or when you can finally …
Adjusting After a PCS Means Unpacking More Than Boxes
Military Life
Don’t Forget to Look Back
Military families regularly face unexpected life changes and challenges, like PCS moves, separation and so much more. In the moment it can seem overwhelming, like a mountain to climb or a storm …
Blue Star Museums Launches Season for Military Families
On Armed Forces Day (May 18th), one of my favorite programs at the National Endowment for the Arts began—Blue Star Museums. Now through Labor Day, more than 2,000 museums across the country …
Vacation Discounts for Military Families
If you’re planning a getaway for your military family, you may be dreaming of somewhere fun and exotic. You’re likely also dreaming of a way to stretch your dollars so your family …
Rolling with the Punches of Military Life
As a military spouse, you have to find the silver lining in tough situations. That’s our forte, right? Our spouses aren’t the only ones trained to be resilient. We learn it too, …
MilLife Learning: Grow Your Knowledge as a MilSpouse
There is no one more impactful and valuable to a military community than an informed spouse. We all know the one, or maybe you are the one! This spouse has done their …
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