The 2021 Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey results were released to the public in March, and it tells us what we already know about the many challenges facing military families and child care.
Articles by Mary Lane Montoya
Red Friday’s early tech origins and the lasting impact
One of the most recognizable initiatives for honoring deployed service members is known as R.E.D Friday, or Remember Everyone Deployed Friday. From military family members to AAFES employees and beyond, you will see these groups styling in red once a week, but where did this coordinated clothing effort come from?
Taking Ownership of “Dependa”
Ashley’s advice for all military spouses is try and find humor in everything.
Unite and Ignite is Under Way with our February Virtual Events
The MilSpouseFest team launched the first virtual events of the year under the Unite and Ignite theme this past week. Presented by USAA, MSF Director Julie Shepard and team hosted military spouses from across the globe to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the military space. Keynote speaker Jennifer Dane, CEO of Modern Military […]
MilSpouseFest kicks off new MSF Cast Series with PCS Tips and Tricks
The MilSpouseFest team started the new year right with the first ever MSF Cast on PCS Tips and Tricks. Presented by USAA, MSF Director Julie Shepard hosted an all-star panel to talk about the tools every spouse needs to have a successful PCS. Kellie Artis, COO of Millie, kicked off the discussion with early things […]
MilSpouseFest announces 2022 Events Season
While military spouses span six different service branches, there are few opportunities for all spouses to come together in one place. Enter MilSpouseFest. MilSpouseFest’s new event season emphasizes on uniting together to create change and ignite passions– hence the theme Unite and Ignite. Presented by USAA, MilSpouseFest is hosting a comprehensive, year-long program that combines […]
The MSF Military Pocket Guide: Military Ranks
Rank in the US Military determines a lot of factors, from pay grade to housing. Rank varies by branch of service but most of the foundation work is the same. In this edition of the MSF Pocket Guide, let’s break down ranks and why it matters to everyone. Enlisted versus Officers While rank and insignia […]
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Leave No Paws Behind helps make PCS with Pets Easier
Many military families these days have at least one pet in the household, and it can make for a complicated move when the time comes. One Marine Corps spouse experienced this hardship first hand. After receiving orders to Japan earlier in 2018, Liz Hensel researched everything she needed to do to bring Prince, her German […]