Over the last 50 years, there has been a sharp decline in the relationship between the American public and the military. This can be seen most directly in the number of veterans …
Going Beyond “Thank You for Your Service.”
Topic: Deployment
How to Support Military Spouses on the Day of the Deployed
Every year, October 26 is the National Day of the Deployed. This is a day set aside to honor all our service men and women deployed around the globe. Whether they are …
It Doesn’t Matter Where Those Boots Are Planted
My husband is deployed – but not to a combat zone. Non-combat deployments are a fairly new concept, as much of our recent past has been a post-9/11 world. Americans have been …
Ways to Keep Your Service Member Involved During Deployment
When my daughter was four weeks old, my husband left for a nine-month deployment. He left a tiny, fresh newborn learning how to be earth-side and will come home to a babbling, …
How Military Life Shaped Me
When the opportunity to serve our country arose, my husband and I decided together that it would be a great opportunity for both of us. While my husband has the commission, I …
Struggling with Trust During Deployment
When couples spend time separated by long distances, it’s common to run into problems with miscommunication and misunderstandings. During deployment, when communication is sometimes limited or unavailable, military couples often struggle to …
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