At some point in a military career, you are likely to live in military base housing or some type of off-base, privatized housing. Base...
"Thank you for your service!"
The cashier at the commissary smiled cheerfully as she handed my ID back to me.
I usually answer with a polite,...
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This is part one of a series on fun and affordable things to do in Hawaii. This series also aims to highlight the need to...
My husband was in Afghanistan when we found out we had the opportunity to be stationed in Israel together. Instead of reporting at a...
My husband and I joke that when we got married, I owned four of our kids and he owned one, now together we own...
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I was a young college student when I met my husband. I didn’t have any experience with the military and was hesitant to dive...
Fall is my favorite season – I love the beautiful colors of the foliage, the cooler temperatures, and the calm in the schedule before...
When my daughter began struggling with a season of Permanent Changes of Station (PCS) that resulted in a handful of family and friends leaving...
We were stationed in Stuttgart, Germany for two years. The plan was to be there for three, but of course, plans are for losers.
It...
Military Lifestyle
Between Headlines and Homework
March 2026
The morning starts like any other. I pour coffee while my oldest inspects the level of toasting on his toast. I sigh, roll...
