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Making the Most of a R&R Visit During Deployment

By Lizann Lightfoot Apr 25, 2023Deployment

For deployments lasting a year or longer, service members are often granted a week or two of leave near the middle of deployment. This R&R visit is a great opportunity to come …

Lizann and her kids holding welcome signs in the airport

Why Home Projects Make Perfect Goals During Deployments

By Lizann Lightfoot Jan 17, 2023Deployment

During deployments, military spouses like to make to-do lists and set goals to accomplish during the long months apart. Sometimes these goals help make the time go faster and distract you. But …

Lizann assembling a chair in her living room

Loneliness and Deployment

By Kelly Bojan Dec 20, 2022Deployment

Life as a military spouse/partner demands a great deal from us. Our role calls for resiliency and the ability to handle change and juggle a lot of moving parts. These demands are …

A woman sitting on a couch looking out the window.

Geobaching Through the Holidays

By Lizann Lightfoot Dec 6, 2022Military Life

Service members living apart can’t always reunite with their families, even during the holidays. This can be especially difficult to navigate during the holiday season, when families want to do so many …

Lizann and her three kids sitting in front of a Christmas tree.

Starting New Routines During Deployment

By Lizann Lightfoot Nov 8, 2022Relationships

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 …

Staying Connected During Deployment

By Kelly Bojan Feb 1, 2022Deployment

Staying and feeling connected to others can be challenging at the best of times. This becomes particularly difficult during deployment. While technology has made a world of difference in our ability to …

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Making the Most of a R&R Visit During Deployment