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Military Spouse Appreciation is More Than a Hashtag

By Lizann Lightfoot May 5, 2026Relationships

May rolls around, and suddenly social media lights up with #MilitarySpouseAppreciationMonth posts and quick “thank you” posts.

From Mourning To Moving Forward: How To Honor Duty Stations After a Move

By Lizann Lightfoot Mar 17, 2026Moving

Spring brings PCS season, and with it a bittersweet ache for military families. The friends who became family, the favorite coffee spot near base, the neighborhood park where your kids learned to …

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It’s the Faces, Not the Places

By Sydney Smith Aug 26, 2025Moving

Have you ever heard two people talking about one duty station in entirely different ways? One person says it was her least favorite assignment, while the other says it was her absolute …

Building Community at a New Duty Station

By Lizann Lightfoot Jul 14, 2025Moving

As a military spouse, I’ve been the “new kid on the block” more times than I can count. Each PCS move drops you into a new neighborhood, a new base and a …

What This Veteran’s Wife Is Thankful For

By Lizann Lightfoot Nov 26, 2024Military Life

In the month of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, it seems fitting to reflect on all I’m thankful for as the spouse of a retired veteran. My husband retired from the Marines a …

A Chosen Family

By Tanecia Favors Nov 19, 2024Moving

When you move to a new place, there’s always a bit of uncertainty about what to expect. It can be challenging when you’re adjusting to a new environment without the familiar comfort …

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Military Spouse Appreciation is More Than a Hashtag