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Being Resilient Is More Than Being Strong

By Lizann Lightfoot Oct 29, 2024Military Life

The word “resilience” is a dirty word in the military community. Too often, it’s used as an unhelpful band-aid to cover the challenges of military life. Military spouses are told it will …

Military Life on the Outskirts

By Kristi Stolzenberg Oct 15, 2024Military Life

I knew it was in the works, so it was absolutely not a surprise when my husband copied me on an email about a U.S. Marine Corps separation brief. But, in the …

Wherever You Move, Taste Something New

By Lizann Lightfoot Sep 24, 2024Military Life

There’s a running joke among military families that they joined the military to “see the world,” but the parts they ended up seeing were never on their wish list! This is partially …

Planning Now for the Holidays

By Dawn Smith Sep 3, 2024Military Life

We all know timing is everything in the military lifestyle, and the holidays are tricky for a lot of families because travel plans can go sideways even with the best preparations. Of …

The Best Summer Ever

By Guest Blogger Aug 27, 2024Military Life

Summer vacations offer military spouses a much needed break. As summer approaches, I find myself reminiscing about one of the most cherished memories of my life. Let me take you back to …

When Military Life Means Missing Family Events

By Lizann Lightfoot Jul 30, 2024Military Life

Some people are lucky to live at a duty station close to the town where they grew up, with the support of family and friends nearby. However, for many military families, traveling …

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Being Resilient Is More Than Being Strong

Military Life on the Outskirts

Wherever You Move, Taste Something New

Planning Now for the Holidays

The Best Summer Ever

When Military Life Means Missing Family Events

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Being Resilient Is More Than Being Strong

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The Best Summer Ever

When Military Life Means Missing Family Events

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