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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 …

A woman sitting, reading a book and looking at her phone.

Preparing for New Beginnings

By Kelly Bojan Jan 4, 2022Military Life

January is traditionally a time for making plans, resolutions and revving into high gear for the new year ahead. For many of us, the holidays are a stressful time versus a restful …

A woman is sitting, drinking coffee and looking out the window.

Christmas Décor With Deployment in Mind

By Katelyn Nixon Dec 14, 2021Deployment

Feeling the cheer of the Christmas season can be hard when you’re spending it away from the one you love. Deployments over Christmas are always difficult for the soldier and the spouse. …

Military boots with Christmas ornaments laid across them and a Christmas tree in the background.

Navigating Irregular Holidays

By Charlotte Graham Porter Dec 7, 2021Deployment

Holidays can be difficult to navigate for military families. Some are fragmented by deployments, while others simply have jobs that require working through special days. My spouse has had assignments that put …

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Geobaching Through the Holidays

Starting New Routines During Deployment

Staying Connected During Deployment

Preparing for New Beginnings

Christmas Décor With Deployment in Mind

Navigating Irregular Holidays

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Geobaching Through the Holidays

Starting New Routines During Deployment

Staying Connected During Deployment

Preparing for New Beginnings

Christmas Décor With Deployment in Mind

Navigating Irregular Holidays

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