What was originally designated at Military Saves Week, has now transitioned into Military Saves Month. This is a time set aside to encourage military families to save, and also to teach them how to do so. This year the Military Saves campaign has designated themes for each week in April. Week 1: Save Automatically Week […]
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April is the Month of the Military Child
April has been designated as the Month of the Military Child. This month has been set aside to acknowledge the sacrifices made by children of military members every day. April was first designated the Month of the Military Child by former Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger in 1986. According to the DOD, there are currently […]
The Best MilSpouse Groups on Facebook
Where are you getting your best milspo advice on Facebook? Time to face it, Facebook is where it’s at! Whether or not you have yet to join the cult-like platform, it opens a plethora of information to all interest groups. But for milspouses, it can connect you in ways that other corners of the internet […]
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 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 […]
Spending Valentine’s Day With Friends
One thing I learned early with military life was there would be some holidays and special occasion days that I would spend alone due to the needs of the Navy. How do I get through? Find another spouse in the same boat. Yeah, I know that sounds cheesy coming from a Navy spouse. Valentine’s Day […]
Upgrade Your Military Home on a Budget
Do you have tricks for updating your decor on a budget? With frequent moves, there’s no denying that you’ll live in multiple locations throughout your tenure as a milspouse. That means plenty of housing, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. While sometimes we have an option to deny that dated, mismatched home, sometimes […]
Important Acronyms To Know When Married To A Service Member
Being married to a service member can feel like a rollercoaster ride. There are a lot of unknowns. A lot of changes that take place within a blink of an eye. And, what seems like an overwhelming amount of information thrown at you at once. The crazy thing – not much has changed with the […]