During my Marine’s first deployment — while we were still dating — I learned how to play guitar. I started rollerblading. And I spent a semester abroad studying in Paris, France. It …
Relationships
Unique Ways To Celebrate Military Anniversaries
Being married to a service member means you won’t always be able to celebrate your wedding anniversary the way you would like to. Sometimes, your spouse may be training at another duty …
Date Night Ideas
It’s no secret that marriage takes work. Our relationships usually start out with a lot of date nights — a fun romantic season that sweeps us off our feet. When that fun …
Letting Go of a Pet
A couple of weeks ago we made the decision to say goodbye to our cat, Sydney. She was 25 years old and had been with us since right before we got married. …
Tips For a Fun Friendsgiving
Often friends become closer than family due to job requirements and physical distance. We all have those friends we’ve been stationed with who have become an extension of our family. Therefore, Friendsgiving …
Domestic Abuse: Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander
The Blog Brigade stands with the Defense Department and the military community to respect, support and defend victims of domestic abuse. Preventing domestic abuse is a shared community responsibility. Read our post below …