Here is the dirty little secret about OCONUS relocation: It’s the most stressful, most time-consuming, and most memorable PCS your family will ever encounter. The rare Armed Forces gift of an OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) duty assignment morphs the standard moving day jitters into a process of antacid-popping anxiety. But once you conquer […]
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New to the Military: How to Send a Care Package
It’s that time of year to start thinking about sending care packages to your loved ones at sea. The USPS just released the date deadlines for on time arrival this holiday season.
5 Myths About Military Spouse Friendships
This article originally appeared on Soldier’s Wife, Crazy Life. Friendships are a must in military life, but so many times we hear things about military spouse friendships that aren’t exactly true. This post is all about that. Over the years I have heard from military spouses that they are either afraid to make friends with other […]
21 GIFs That Perfectly Describe the Crises Every Military Spouse Faces
Being a military spouse comes with its own unique obstacles and opportunities. While everyone’s military life journey is unique, there are some universal experiences that we all can relate to. 1. When you can’t remember your sponsor’s stupid Social Security number. via GIPHY 2. When you show up to a mixer at a new duty […]
The Sip: Deep in the Heart of Texas
Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 Are we really headed towards the end of February? 2020 is already flying by. It’s almost March and you know what that means??? Our very FIRST MilSpouseFest event of the year! That’s right, we will be in San Antonio on March 10th and Fort Hood on March 12th. We would LOVE […]
Operation Purple Camp Locations Announced for 2020
This article originally appeared on MilitaryBridge.com Operation Purple Camps are a wonderful opportunity for military children to spend a week at camp. This article will let you know more about them as they may be an option for your own children. Since 2004, Operation Purple Camp has served over 64,000 Military Kids. Operation Purple Camp […]
The Downside to Life as a Military Brat
Editor’s Note: This article by Carla Olivo originally published on Task & Purpose. Life as a military child can be quite a unique experience. There are definitely some downsides and some very challenging moments. This article talks about the experiences of military brats in our military communities. “RESILIENT” “FLEXIBLE” “MATURE” Words often used to describe […]
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5 Reasons Why Military Spouses Need to Vote
This article originally appeared on Soldier’s Wife, Crazy Life. We are now into another election season. It is so important for us military spouses to get out there and vote, no matter who you are. Here is a post all about the reasons why military spouses need to get out there and have their voices […]