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When Military Life Means Missing Family Events

By Lizann Lightfoot Jul 30, 2024Military Life

Some people are lucky to live at a duty station close to the town where they grew up, with the support of family and friends nearby. However, for many military families, traveling …

Honoring the Lives and Service of Those Who Served and Died

By Kristi Stolzenberg May 14, 2024Military Life

There is a quote that I’ve held on tight to in the last few years: “Be the things you love most about the people who are gone.” To me (and bear with …

Military Spouses and Parallel Universes

By Katelyn Nixon Feb 27, 2024Military Life

Life as a military spouse is like living in a parallel universe. We get glimpses of what our lives look like in different countries, with different support systems, and in different jobs. …

Making the Best of a Duty Station

By Sydney Smith Feb 20, 2024Moving

My favorite biblical scripture has always been Ecclesiastes 3. In this chapter, Solomon shares how there is time for everything under the sun. He emphasizes the reality that we are here for …

Staying Present

By Sydney Smith Jan 26, 2024Moving

There are a lot of hard things about being a military spouse. Among those things, I find one of the most challenging to master is remaining present. Especially when you’ve learned where …

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Starting New Holiday Traditions as a Military Family

By Lizann Lightfoot Dec 8, 2023Military Life

During my first holiday season as a military spouse, we were stationed close enough to family to drive home and visit relatives. I enjoyed the familiar traditions of spending Christmas morning with …

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When Military Life Means Missing Family Events