Veterans Day is a day set aside for the nation to honor every veteran who has served in any of the five branches of the US Military. In 1918 on the 11th hour of the 11th day, of the 11th month, an armistice was declared between the Allied nations and Germany during World War I. […]
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THE MEANING OF VETERANS DAY: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. We would like to say a special “Thank You” from MilitaryBridge to all military members past, present, and future for your amazing dedication and sacrifices you and your […]
Today is the Marine Corps Birthday
Today, November 10, 2020, the United States Marine Corps turns 245 years old. The origins of the Marine Corps date back to the Revolutionary War in 1775. During this time the Continental Congress decided there was a need for Marines to oversee a mission they had developed to intercept British ammunition shipments. This decision coupled […]
4 More Reasons to Attend Our MilSpouseFest Event
I can’t believe it is November! Thanksgiving is around the corner, but before we get our turkeys cooking, we have four more MilSpouseFest events to bring to you. That’s right! We are having four events, two on Monday, November 16th, and two on Thursday, November 19th. You can sign up using the links below! November […]
6 Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Traditions We Love
As we near toward Turkey Day, there are families near and far planning how they will spend the big day. After all, it’s a national holiday, no matter where you come from or what you believe. In the United States, we take time to be thankful, oftentimes with food. Yes, on Thanksgiving, we eat. Aside […]
The Sip: To the Veterans, We Salute You
The Sip by MilSpouseFest “Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.” ― Abraham Lincoln As November begins, we look to Veterans Day, a day for honoring those who […]
These 7 GIFs Describe the Deployment Wall Perfectly
(Photo: US Air Force, Airman Rhett Isbell) You know that moment during deployment where it feels like you just can’t make it another second? Maybe it’s because life sucker-punched you right when there was a comm blackout. Maybe it’s because it’s really hard to solo-parent. Maybe it’s another reason that makes deployment hard. Or maybe […]
It’s National Veterans Small Business Week
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has declared November 2nd-6th as National Veterans Small Business Week. This has been set aside as a time to focus on veterans, issues they may face, and the options available to them for sustaining their small businesses. During this time the SBA posts blogs on different topics, holds social media […]