Military families make up less than 0.5 percent of the American population.
Though we have been at war since 9/11, few Americans have served in...
My earliest memory of taking photos was when I was 15 years old. I borrowed my dad’s Sony Mavica he used for work. It...
We all wait for it - the moment those orders officially arrive telling us where to next and when. Whether it is good news...
Since our arrival in Japan, the base installation has offered an Emergency Preparedness class almost every month focusing on NEO (noncombatant evacuation operations). I...
Gone are the days when I can just pack a small carry-on, drink my coffee, and read a book while I wait for my...
I have been a runner for the past 16 years. By no means am I a professional or elite runner, but I have run...
Both of our children were born during a tour that was supposed to last four years, and we were only a mere three hours...
My husband is Army Reserves. For the last 18 months, we have been on active duty orders and stationed in Fort Rucker, Alabama. What...
We've all been there. It's PCS time, and we miss the things we left behind. We miss the familiarity of knowing where all our...
My husband and I joke that when we got married, I owned four of our kids and he owned one, now together we own...
My daughter will be turning eight next month. She recently asked me if we would be moving again since her birthday is coming up....
This year will be our second year celebrating Christmas in Japan. Last year was not only our first year, but it also was just...
Military Lifestyle
The Invisible Load of Supporting Love, Duty and Ambition
When Support Feels Like a Full-Time Job
Bedtime is finally here, again. The house is quiet. But your mind is racing through a never-ending...
