The term “Key Spouse” (or even just "spouse") can sometimes bring up some unfavorable feelings.
But how many of us really know what a Key...
So you received orders to New Orleans. Show of hands, who knew there were military bases in New Orleans? OK, maybe it’s common knowledge...
My husband just crushed his Air Force fitness (PT) test.
He did so well, in fact, he does not need to retake the test for...
In honor of Mother's Day, we interviewed a military mom from each of the past eight decades. We enjoyed hearing what has changed and...
Dining Out, Formal Mess, Military Ball -- whichever your branch does, there’s probably one coming up in your near future.
On the fence about going...
To the new military spouse:
I see you.
You are standing by the wall at a squadron function. You alternate between timid and brazen, depending on...
Is this your first year in San Antonio? Have you heard people talk about Fiesta but wonder what it is all about? Or has...
We live far away from family. Like really far. If we want to visit family and friends, we must fly around the world (literally),...
It was my most difficult goodbye. We spent a month leaving jobs and schools; friends and people who had became family; favorite places and...
Most people hear the word “retirement” and think of something that happens later in life. Generally, it is a time where one stops working...
You told me you were deploying today. I wasn't that surprised. It comes with the job. You were due. We were due. It was...
I’m FINALLY learning to embrace my saggy bottom britches, body parts descending, stretch marks showing, varicose vein-wearing, laugh-lines growing, middle-aged body of mine.
I recently...
Military Lifestyle
Our Boys Said “Yes” to the ARMY
When our two oldest boys decided that playing baseball for the Red Sox wasn't in the cards, they needed to make a new plan....
