November is Military Family Month, a time to recognize the people behind each service member who create stability amid constant change and quietly hold everything together. After 23 years as a Marine spouse and raising five kids across seven duty stations, I’ve learned that military families possess a unique kind of strength. It isn’t flashy. It rarely makes headlines. But their flexibility, problem-solving skills, ability to create a home anywhere and long-distance loyalty are all real skills — hard-earned and worth celebrating.
The Day After Homecoming
My go-to response when someone asks me how I’m enjoying my husband’s new retirement lifestyle: “He’s around a lot.” I say this in jest, of course. I love him and love having …
