Kait Hanson

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Kait Hanson is a Hawaii-based writer and photographer. Her work has been featured by Military Spouse Magazine, Coastal Living, Frommer’s, Fodor’s Travel, Jetstar Magazine, TODAY.com and more. She is also the creative stylist behind her award-winning lifestyle website, CommuniKait. When she’s not traveling, Kait enjoys spending time with her husband and two chocolate Labs, trying out new recipes or relaxing at the beach with a good book.

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Suicide Prevention Program (SPP) staff members offer resources, skills, and training aids during 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command suicide prevention training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 26, 2024. The JBLM SPP stressed the importance of using the resources, skills, and training to ensure strong and unified climates that reinforce getting assistance in order to mitigate suicides. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Eve Moore)
Feature

U.S. military suicides rose in 2023 despite prevention efforts

By Kait Hanson

Children from the Andrews Air Force Base hild development center pose for a photo with Sesame Street characters Rosita, Grover and Elmo on June 26, 2008. The muppets were in Washington to help the Sesame Workshop and the United Service Organizations launch "The Sesame Street Experience," the next piece in the workshop's program to help young military children cope with parents' deployments.
Entertainment

Military families can find connection and support on Sesame Street

By Kait Hanson

Military spouse selected out of 42,000 educators for national award
Career

Military spouse selected out of 42,000 educators for national award

By Kait Hanson

6 reasons veterans need Medicare even if they have VA health coverage

6 reasons veterans need Medicare even if they have VA health coverage

By Kait Hanson

Bill Allen honored at the Grand Ole Opry on stage
Feature

99-year-old WWII veteran honored at Grand Ole Opry’s 99th birthday celebration

By Kait Hanson

woman pushing man in wheelchair
Feature

New study highlights underreported issues faced by military caregivers and toll on mental health

By Kait Hanson

Retired military working dog reunites with his handler after more than two years apart
Army

Retired military working dog reunites with his handler after more than two years apart

By Kait Hanson

Green Beret Tim Kennedy and team of veterans spearhead rescue efforts in North Carolina in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
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Green Beret Tim Kennedy and team of veterans spearhead rescue efforts in North Carolina in aftermath of Hurricane Helene

By Kait Hanson

Soldiers’ Angels ‘Treats For Troops’ Halloween candy collection has begun
Deployment

Soldiers’ Angels ‘Treats For Troops’ Halloween candy collection has begun

By Kait Hanson

Pete Rose of Cincinnati Reds during spring training, April 1964. Bettmann / Contributor / Getty Images
Entertainment

U.S. Army Reservist and MLB all-time hitter Pete Rose dies at 83

By Kait Hanson

AUSTIN, TX - JULY 04: Kris Kristofferson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 42nd Annual 4th of July Picnic at Austin360 Amphitheater on July 4, 2015 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)
Entertainment

Country superstar and Army Ranger Kris Kristofferson dies at 88

By Kait Hanson

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31: Nathan Bracken of Australia and fielding coach Mike Young stand in the "Cage of Death" in the crocodile enclosure at Crocosaurus Cove on August 31, 2008 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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Port visit guide: What to do in Australia

By Kait Hanson

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders, DOD
Family & MilSpouse

Department of Defense announces new initiatives to improve quality of life for service members and their families

By Kait Hanson

blue star welcome week
Mighty MilSpouse

Blue Star Welcome Week bridges divide between military and civilian families

By Kait Hanson

domestic violence
Mighty MilSpouse

Domestic violence in the military is a real problem

By Kait Hanson

Col. Taona Enriquez, right, installation commander, Chief Master Sgt. Alan Weary, installation command chief, and Santa Claus countdown to the Christmas tree lighting with Valerie Untiedt, and her daughters, Ashlyn, Lauren, and Brooke, during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Dec. 4. The Untiedt family was invited to participate in the ceremony as a deployed family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)
Mighty MilSpouse

Pros and cons of living on and off a military base

By Kait Hanson

10 Tips for saving money when traveling for military families
Mighty MilSpouse

10 Tips for saving money when traveling for military families

By Kait Hanson

A dog cuddles
Mighty MilSpouse

Military family reunited with missing dog after two years thanks to devoted team of volunteers

By Kait Hanson

B-2 Spirit bomber, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is staged on the flightline at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 30, 2019. Three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and more than 200 Airmen deployed here in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission. During the BTF mission 37 sorties were flown for a total of 171 hours, with eight of the missions including F-22 Raptor integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Barley)
Feature

6 Tips for PCSing to Hawaii

By Kait Hanson

A brightly decorated room
Mighty MilSpouse

7 Tips for decorating military base housing

By Kait Hanson