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.
Tips for Your Next Deployment
There’s a particular kind of mental exhaustion that hits when a deployment end date keeps moving. In the middle of a deployment, most spouses find a steady rhythm. You learn how to …
