In this new series, we give you the facts you need to understand the United States Military. Some of the most popular terms you may have heard around the military community are OPSEC and PERSEC, but what do they exactly mean and how does it affect the military family? OPSEC is a short way to […]
Articles by Mary Lane Montoya
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ICYMI- MilSpouseFest goes Virtual
Hundreds of military spouses from across the world logged on to the MilSpouseFest virtual event on October 5, 2021 that focused on military spouse careers and employment. Presented by USAA, the event had a full agenda of speakers and giveaways. Krista Wells, the keynote speaker. “I want it to sink in that you are already […]
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A MilSpouse look into Cryptocurrency
One of the most popular topics currently in business news is cryptocurrency. During the COVID-19 pandemic, cryptocurrency options like Bitcoin and Dogecoin have become mainstream, with Bitcoin value skyrocketing by 500% over the past several months and it has no intention of going away. To a new investor or a seasoned business guru, cryptocurrency can […]
Launching to New Heights: The Brief History of the US Space Force and its families
45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, directed the Department of Defense in 2018 that a new military branch was needed. This new branch was to be known as the United States Space Force and came to fruition after the legislation was signed on December 20, 2019. While going to space has not been […]
ICYMI: MilSpouseFest at Hampton Roads
After 18 months of only virtual events, MilSpouseFest hosted its first in-person events in Hampton Roads, VA on September 16 to kick off the event calendar. Military spouses from all walks of life attended the AM or PM session to learn about valuable resources and to connect with other spouses in one room. MilSpouseFest, presented […]
Small But Mighty: Military Child Chronicles sheds light on military life with children’s books
The sudden realization that there were no children’s books dedicated to military life is what inspired Athens Pellegrino to write a series on the many changes that come with PCS and other topics. Athens is not only an active duty military spouse, she is a civilian employee with the United States Air Force as a […]
Small But Mighty: Stick With Me, LLC creates gifts for military families
Navy veteran Cyndi Hill and her active duty Navy spouse Jeremy were always crafty, but their hobby became a full-fledged business with Stick With Me, LLC. Cyndi served 10 years in the US Navy from 1989 to 1999. Now, she is an empty nester and active volunteer with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Her husband, […]
Deployments and the Military Family
In the aftermath of Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, thousands of United States troops are being deployed to evacuate American and Afghanistan civilians. As a military family, deployments are not far from your mind and far from the ideal family environment. Your thoughts will race and a wide range of emotions will take over when duty […]