Over the last two years, as the country has grappled with a contentious and difficult election, the Mueller investigation, and subsequent fall out, veteran and military families have often found themselves represented–or misrepresented–in the political arena and media. Pam Campos-Palma, an Air Force veteran, thinks that it’s time military-connected families regain their agency, especially those […]
Articles by J.G. Noll
Want to be an entrepreneur? There’s a scholarship for that
Fieldbloom, a company that specializes in online surveys, forms, and quizzes, wants to make starting a small business more accessible for a dedicated college student. Offering a $1,500 one-time grant to a student studying a field related to entrepreneurship, the Fieldbloom Scholarship is open to applicants worldwide until December 31, 2018. To apply, students will […]
21 pictures of LGBT service members living life on their terms
For the vast majority of US military history, LGBT service members had to serve quietly, hiding who they were and who they loved from their colleagues and superiors, or risk their careers and reputations. With the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and Supreme Court’s decision on nationwide marriage equality, all of that changed. For […]
USAA partners with #SeeHer to bring attention to female Olympians
From now until the end of the 2018 Winter Olympics, military families will notice a familiar presence on their TVs as they cheer on Team USA and the world’s athletes. USAA has joined four other advertisers as a presenting sponsor of #SeeHer. Launched by the Association of National Advertisers Alliance for Family Entertainment, #SeeHer is an […]
Warm your heart with these 18 photos of homecoming kisses
Love is in the air. . . and it’s never more apparent then on the piers and tarmacs and parking lots where families celebrate their loved one’s return from deployment. These romantic welcome home kisses are precious memories for the subjects and reminders for the rest of us that distance truly does make the heart […]
We don’t need a military parade, but we do need these things
This is an opinion piece that does not necessarily reflect the views of MilSpouseFest. Earlier this week, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed rumors that President Trump had requested a military parade in Washington, D.C., saying “President Trump is incredibly supportive of America’s great service members who risk their lives every day to […]
USAA offers options if government shutdown disrupts February 15 pay
USAA has again confirmed its commitment to their members who may be impacted if Congress does not pass a budget or continuing resolution to keep the government open past 11:59 PM on Thursday, February 8. The organization is again offering a no-interest payroll advance loan to its military members. Those who are eligible will be […]
Cleaning out for a PCS? Trade in kids’ stuff for a few bonus perks here
As many military families begin hunkering down (and cleaning out) for this year’s PCS, Babies”R”Us and Toys”R”Us might have a solution for some of those children’s items that are tough to take a long (and leave behind). The two companies’ Greater Trade-In event will start on February 11 for loyalty members and February 16 for […]