My husband and I have an unusual treasure: an old cardboard boot box. It’s bright yellow and originally contained his first pair of military boots. It’s still in our closet now, 18 …
Keeping the Art of Letter Writing Alive
Topic: Deployment
Jar of Gratefulness
This was my jar of gratefulness, a jar you fill with scraps of paper on which you’ve written things you’re grateful for or, more often, things you hope will come to fruition. …
Prepare for Deployment on Short Notice
If you are experiencing a deployment and want to talk to someone, call 800-342-9647 or go online to schedule a consultation. The military doesn’t always give you advance warning for a deployment. …
Why I am Thankful for Long Distance
LDR. Possibly one of the most dreaded acronyms we’ll ever use. My husband and I were together for four years before we kissed our LDR (long distance relationship) goodbye and actually got …
Deployed for the Holidays
We’re getting to that point in the year when everyone starts getting excited for the holidays. Stores are setting up their holiday decorations, and friends and family start planning holiday parties. Usually, …
Not Your Grandma’s #MilLife
My grandma was my person. She got me. She saw me. She was always — no questions asked — in my corner. I spent nearly every day at her house under her …
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