As military spouses, we find ourselves dealing with PCS’s, deployments, TDYs, duty nights, being away from our family and friends, and so many other random situations. Practicing self-care is important for us. We’re holding down the homefront, and we need to ensure we are taken care of. When many hear “self-care,” they immediately think, “oh, […]
Remember Vietnam Veterans Day
Every year, March 29th is set aside to observe Vietnam Veterans Day. It has been set aside as a way to honor and thank our Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice during that time. Along with this show of honor and appreciation, other objectives of Vietnam Commemoration include: Highlighting the service […]
Lessons You Learn When You Are a Solo Parent
This article originally appeared on Soldier’s Wife, Crazy Life. Solo parenting can be so challenging. But, you can learn from it. Here are some lessons you can learn while solo parenting, that you can take with you into the future. My son was not even a year old and my husband and I started talking about […]
These Photos Will Remind You of the Sacrifice of the Vietnam War Generation
By Team MOC The Vietnam War, for many reasons, was an exceptionally divisive conflict in American culture. In fact, even today, the echoes of the debate over drafting, what it means to be patriotic, and the role of America’s military around the world can be felt. When troops came home, for most, it was not to […]
Every Day is Memorial Day For Veterans at the Vietnam Wall
By David Vergun, Army News Service There’s hardly a day at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that Patrick Pellerin doesn’t see an emotional, often tearful veteran or family member looking up the name of a loved one on the wall. Pellerin, an Army Vietnam veteran himself, now wears the uniform of a National Park Service volunteer, […]
Easy Meals to Make During a Deployment
How do you cook when your military member is away? There are spouses who stick to sandwiches and frozen pizza, then there are stress bakers who bust out elaborate recipes on the regular. We like to think that the majority of the population is somewhere in-between, if not leaning toward the former. No matter your […]
Military Holidays and Observances in April to Add to Your Calendar
There are many military-related holidays throughout the year. Here is what we can celebrate in April. Take a moment to remember these days and the people each of them will honor. Gold Star Spouses (April 5th) “Gold Star Families” or “Gold Star Spouses” are terms that traditionally refer to the surviving loved ones of military […]
Cool Things People Are Doing While They Are Stuck in Their Houses
The world is on a bit of a lockdown right now. We are supposed to stay at home as much as possible. And this applies to pretty much anyone unless they have an essential job. And even then, during their time off, they should be at home too. As I scroll through my social media, […]