Often friends become closer than family due to job requirements and physical distance. We all have those friends we’ve been stationed with who have become an extension of our family. Therefore, Friendsgiving …
Topic: Family
Passing Our 9/11 Stories on to the Next Generation
Aside from never knowing the screech of a dial-up internet connection, there is one fundamental difference between our generation and our children’s: Sept. 11, 2001. The only way I know how to …
We Have So Much in Common
The majority of the population in the United States struggles to connect with the military. For most Americans there is a deep, patriotic pride for the military, but it lacks a more …
Virtual Military Spouse Symposium 2021
MilSpouses – Where were you April 27-29? If you weren’t attending the fifth annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium, hosted by the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program and the Department of Defense, …
The Lazy and Not So Lazy Days of Military Summers
Summer is usually a time to slow down a bit, relax and catch up with friends and family. As we continue to creep out of isolation, this summer offers us an opportunity …
Summer Habits That Prepare Kids for School
Ahhh, summer — the perfect season for kids to relax and take a break from all things school-related. Summer vacation is a time when parents don’t bother enforcing limits on screen time …