Tag: military life
My Military Spouse Friendships Fill a Void like No Other
Chances are if you are reading this, you have at least one friend who is a military spouse, or on the flip side of...
Settling Into Life in the UK: Part II of our International...
This is Part II of Jenny's international move. To read Part I, click here!
Well, I was right. That goodbye did suck!
If you read Part...
The Dreaded Travel Dilemma
There are three major logistical actions for military families:
a PCS (where we move from one duty station to another)
a change of...
5 Tips For Making New Friends at Your Duty Station
Ah, do you hear the birds chirping and the magical sound of the school bus in the neighborhood? At last, after a PCS move,...
A Sci-fi Film Reminded Me That In The End, We Want...
Like many people, I enjoy the movie-watching experience. It’s always a pleasant surprise when I watch a movie that far exceeds my expectations. Released...
5 Tips for Making Your Rental Feel More like Home
No matter how far you are into this military journey, I bet most of us have or will at some point have to rent....
Saying Goodbye is Different This Time: Part I of our International...
Some goodbyes just suck, don’t they?
If you’re part of a military family, you're probably experienced at saying goodbye and know that some just feel...
I Wrote in Pen, But The Military Had Other Plans
I wrote in pen. I should never have written in that diary with pen.
"There is strong, there is Army strong. And then there is...
A Tale of Toxic Positivity
I poured the hot water into my paper cup, plopped in a tea bag, and headed to my seat. “Hi, Courtney. So glad you...
Get Connected with Kovii – an App for Friends!
Do you have trouble socializing with friends?
With everyone busy with work, family, hobbies, and just plain living, it can be a challenge to stay...
OPSEC: Operations Security When Nothing Seems Secure
This summer has been a wild ride of examples showing our vulnerabilities. With August being Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Month, it seemed like a...
To Hold Them Tight or To Step Back? Friendships During a...
I've gotten pretty adept at making new friends. I was shy and insecure as a teenager, but moving over and over again forced me...