This story was originally published on Task and Purpose! For some soldiers, it can be hard to decide what to do first after retiring from an Army career. Should you immediately jump into whatever’s next, or maybe just relax on the couch for a little while, slobbering over your new favorite tennis ball? Okay — […]
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October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. As of 2019, the National Breast Cancer Foundation reported that a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes. That is an estimated 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a disease where […]
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The Sip: National Coffee Day? Yes Please!
The Sip by MilSpouseFest Happy Wednesday! We kicked off our virtual events last week and had an amazing time! We want to send a HUGE thank you to our presenting sponsor USAA, for their continued support of MilSpouseFest and our military spouse community, we would not be able to do this without you! Thank you […]
Are You Prepared for an Emergency?
It is important that all of us be prepared, whether it’s for the tropical storm headed our way or the volcano threatening to erupt or the mass protests on the streets that put our families at risk.
These 9 TV Characters Have Military Backstories
Finding out your favorite actor used to serve in the military is exciting. But what about the characters themselves? Who has served and when? Here are nine TV characters that are military veterans. 1. Leroy Jethro Gibbs L.J. Gibbs is played by Mark Harmon on the show NCIS. The character is a former US Marine Corps […]
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Release Date Delayed Again Due to COVID-19
Tom Cruise returns in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (Paramount Pictures) This article originally appeared on Task and Purpose. Sorry fans, the long-awaited Top Gun sequel has been pushed back to July 2, 2021, due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19 ) pandemic, Paramount Pictures announced on Thursday. Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise as the errant Navy fighter pilot […]
Purple Heart Day is August 7th
Purple Heart Day is observed each year on August 7. This is a day set aside for Americans to take a moment to remember the men and women who have been either wounded in battle or paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. The Purple Heart is awarded to those members of the military that […]
Independence Day
On July 4, 1776, the United States of America declared its independence from the rule of Great Britain. After years of battle, turmoil, and war the forefathers of our country were finally able to stand and declare us a free nation. The war was over, the battle won, and the people were free of tyranny […]