Though I’m not opposed to an occasional drink, I have spent the majority of my adult life sober. As a teenager, I made a promise to myself not to drink until I was 21. I wanted to set an example for my future children, but I also grew up with way too many alcoholic relatives. […]
Purple Heart Day is August 7th
Purple Heart Day is observed each year on August 7. This is a day set aside for Americans to take a moment to remember the men and women who have been either wounded in battle or paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. The Purple Heart is awarded to those members of the military that […]
Here’s the History Behind These Popular Military Wedding Traditions
(Photo: Courtesy of Lizann Lightfoot) Even though we met and started dating before boot camp, my husband had been in the military for several years by the time we were engaged and married. Although many of his Marine friends married before us, neither of us had been to any military weddings. It is common for […]
Avoid These 6 Homecoming Mistakes
(Photo: US Marines, Lance Cpl. Zachary Ford) Homecoming, the day your spouse comes home from deployment, the day you have been waiting for, is finally here. You are nervous, excited, and a little worried about making a homecoming mistake. Here are some to be aware of and to help you plan your homecoming day. 1. Posting […]
9 Reasons Milspouses Go to College (Even if They Haven’t Been to School in a Long Time)
College: The perfect opportunity to better yourself, learn something new, and set yourself up for a more secure future. Why should you go? Here are 9 reasons milspouses go to college (even if they haven’t been to school in a long time). 1. Because you have never been before If you have never been to […]
The Pros and Cons of Virtual School
The new school year is just around the corner and so many families are trying to figure out how that is going to look. For some, virtual schooling is the only option, and that may or may not look like it did in the spring. For others, they might have a choice between virtual, in-person […]
Military Marriage Day
Why are military spouses celebrating LOVE in August? According to Bree Carroll, they picked the day August 14th because it lands six months after Valentine’s Day as another unique opportunity to celebrate love! It is no secret that the military community faces higher rates of divorce with the stress and strain of military life. The […]
It’s the Coast Guard’s Birthday
The US Coast Guard was founded on August 4, 1790, when, at the recommendation of Alexander Hamilton, the first Congress authorized the construction of ten vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws, protect the collection of federal revenue, and prevent smuggling. The responsibilities of the Coast Guard have expanded greatly over the years since its […]