Tag: PCS
10 Reasons to Love Being Stationed in San Antonio
Years ago, I attended basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, but, I didn't see much beyond Lackland's gates. Then, I...
A Letter to the Friend I Cannot Keep
To my many beautiful friends I have met along the way:
You know who you are. We held tight to one another through a season.
You...
Setting the Tone: Choosing Optimism
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...
PCS’ing to Belgium? Here Are 8 Reasons Why SHAPE is the...
The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) is located near Mons, Belgium (about 30 minutes south of Brussels) and is the military headquarters for...
5 Non-Toy Gift Ideas for the Military Family in Your Life
It’s that time of year again, friends; the Christmas shopping season is upon us.
In every store we enter, expertly executed displays will entice us....
This Is Not My Home: Our Latest Transfer Broke Me
Both of our children were born during a tour that was supposed to last four years, and we were only a mere three hours...
What The Seasoned Mil Spouse Can Learn From The New Mil...
There are three terms usually used to describe the military spouse who has been living the military life for a while: senior, seasoned and...
Cognitive Restructuring for the Military Spouse: How to Turn Your...
Ever feel like you’re on a merry-go-round of negativity? Like your gut reactions line up a liiiiittle too well with Debbie Downer?
Then you might...
5 Tips for Kids in Military Families
Being a military kid is hard! You might not have a lot of choice in where you live or what you do. There are...
Why Some Days I Don’t Want to be Thanked For My...
"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,...
10 Reasons You’ll Love Being Stationed at Sheppard AFB
(Disclaimer: If you are one of my friends who live in Wichita Falls, Texas, and you are NOT military, close your eyes and scroll...
Killing Time Without Losing My Mind: How Magnetic Blocks Kept Me...
This summer we moved overseas. For about 2.5 months, we lived in a variety of housing situations — the majority of the time spent...