My name is Jennifer Walker and I work with the Defense Department, in the Office of Personnel and Readiness. I am a Marine Corps veteran and a proud mom of three. I … 		
					
			Military Life
Plugging In and Giving Back
			During our time in the Washington, D.C., area, I practiced the power of saying “no.” Those three years were a time for me to focus on myself and my career, including going … 		
					
			My Story Is Better
			If you’re a military spouse, you have no doubt been in the “who had it worse” conversation competition. PCSing, deployments and general military life can give us a lot of material for … 		
					
			Celebrating the Big Things … Twice
			For the longest time, making big memories when my sailor was not home was something I avoided. My mindset changed once my preteen voiced his disappointment about not celebrating important things because … 		
					
			Finding Hope When Military Life Feels Dreary
			There are days when military life feels overwhelming. Maybe you are living in a difficult location, your service member has a challenging job right now, or you are dreading an upcoming move. … 		
					
			Military Resources, Perks and Benefits
			If I had to use one word to describe military life it would be rich. By rich, I mean that we experience a full spectrum of unique experiences while being part of … 		
					
			
				
				
				
				
				
				