We all know timing is everything in the military lifestyle, and the holidays are tricky for a lot of families because travel plans can go sideways even with the best preparations. Of …
Planning Now for the Holidays
Topic: Holidays
When Military Life Means Missing Family Events
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 …
Military Travel Resources
When you ask military families about the best things about the military lifestyle, they’ll likely mention the extraordinary people they’ve met along the way and their fantastic travel opportunities. Some travel adventures …
Fort Cavazos Bucket List
It’s amazing how two people can live at the same duty station and leave with entirely different experiences. Still to this day, I tell everyone I meet how much I loved being …
Honoring the Lives and Service of Those Who Served and Died
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 …
Starting New Holiday Traditions as a Military Family
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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