College: The perfect opportunity to better yourself, learn something new, and set yourself up for a more secure future. Why should you go? Here are 9 reasons milspouses go to college (even if they haven’t been to school in a long time). 1. Because you have never been before If you have never been to […]
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The Pros and Cons of Virtual School
The new school year is just around the corner and so many families are trying to figure out how that is going to look. For some, virtual schooling is the only option, and that may or may not look like it did in the spring. For others, they might have a choice between virtual, in-person […]
Military Marriage Day
Why are military spouses celebrating LOVE in August? According to Bree Carroll, they picked the day August 14th because it lands six months after Valentine’s Day as another unique opportunity to celebrate love! It is no secret that the military community faces higher rates of divorce with the stress and strain of military life. The […]
It’s the Coast Guard’s Birthday
The US Coast Guard was founded on August 4, 1790, when, at the recommendation of Alexander Hamilton, the first Congress authorized the construction of ten vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws, protect the collection of federal revenue, and prevent smuggling. The responsibilities of the Coast Guard have expanded greatly over the years since its […]
18 Songs That Describe the Strength of Military Spouses
Military spouses are strong. We stand by as our spouse deploys and goes away to training, we move across the country, and we comfort our children all along the way. We get lonely and sad sometimes, but at the end of the day, we are happy to stand by and support our service members. Here are […]
Antiterrorism Awareness Month
August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month. This is a month set aside to raise awareness to the threat of terrorism, and also to encourage vigilance and the reporting of any potential threats. “If you see something, say something” has been a common theme and saying among the agencies and their websites for many years now, and […]
Here’s How to Stay Super Cool When You Live in a Super Hot Place
Not all duty stations are created equal when it comes to the heat and weather in the summer. When the temperature goes up, you are going to want to stay cool. Here is how to do it: Find a Pool See if you can find a local pool. You might have one you can go to […]
