Hundreds of military spouses from across the world logged on to the MilSpouseFest virtual event on November 18 that focused on military family appreciation. Presented by USAA, the event had a full agenda of speakers and giveaways. Keynote speaker Michelle Norman, Executive Director of Partners in Promise shared her story and encouraged attendees to create […]
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Holiday Military Family Give Back Guide: 2021 Edition
With the holidays around the corner, it is imperative to help those in need. According to recent data from the Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey Comprehensive Report, some level of food insecurity was found in all enlisted ranks and is intensified in families with a spouse who needs or wants to work but […]
The MSF Military Pocket Guide: Military Pay
Military pay is not simple, there are many different factors that go into it. In this edition of the MSF Military Pocket Guide, we will break down all the different aspects in a service member’s pay. Basic Pay, Special and Incentives, and Allowances Basic pay is the fundamental part of a military paycheck. All service […]
Small But Mighty: Defy Nutrition gives an opportunity to an experienced MilSpouse
In January 2020, Mary-Catherine LaBossiere took the leap into entrepreneurship after applying to different positions for a long 7 months and after joining her husband at their current duty station. She started Defy Nutrition after seeing an opportunity to serve her community that had no dietician services and after a list of potential employers called […]
ICYMI- MilSpouseFest Climbs to Glory at Fort Drum event
MilSpouseFest traveled to the north country on October 21 to host the final in-person event for the year, located at the scenic 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, New York. Presented by USAA, MilSpouseFest had a full agenda of speakers and giveaways. Keynote speaker, Executive Director of Partners in Promise Michelle Norman, talked about how […]
The MSF Military Pocket Guide: OPSEC and PERSEC
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 […]
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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 […]