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Wellness Memoir: Facing solo parenthood with chronic illness
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Wellness Memoir: Facing solo parenthood with chronic illness

By Jaimi Erickson

Transition Memoir: ‘How did I get here?’
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Transition Memoir: ‘How did I get here?’

By Amanda Huffman

Top 12 questions I get as a military spouse going through chemotherapy
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Top 12 questions I get as a military spouse going through chemotherapy

By Stacy Bilodeau

USMC Photo
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PCS safety and why it matters

By Daniella Horne

A1C Jayme Ratcliff, 324th Intelligence Squadron fusion analyst, practices yoga on Hickam Beach on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 31, 2020. Jayme has been practicing yoga for four years, and is working on her license to teach it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin Baxter)
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The power of routine: Maintaining wellness in military life

By Jessica Evans

A spouse’s journey with breast cancer is a good reminder to get checked
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A spouse’s journey with breast cancer is a good reminder to get checked

By Hollie Sick

Portable pantry: Must-have ingredients for every PCS move
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Portable pantry: Must-have ingredients for every PCS move

By Jessica Evans

The politics of being a milspouse: Should you speak out online?
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The politics of being a milspouse: Should you speak out online?

By Jessica Evans

How to build a wardrobe when you don’t know where you’re going next
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How to build a wardrobe when you don’t know where you’re going next

By Jessica Evans

The 3-minute mindfulness method for overwhelmed military spouses
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The 3-minute mindfulness method for overwhelmed military spouses

By Jessica Evans

Streamlined meal prep: Healthy eating without the hassle
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Streamlined meal prep: Healthy eating without the hassle

By Jessica Evans

PHoto closet
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PCS storage hacks for the smart mover

By Jessica Evans

Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, and Stephanie Johnson, spouse of Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Johnson, PACAF command chief, listen to a briefing by Whitney White, 18th Medical Support Squadron exceptional family member program special needs coordinator, during the PACAF commander's visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2018. PACAF spouses visited Kadena Air Base to learn about the base's mission, operations and readiness programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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How involved should you really be with your spouse’s unit?

By Jessica Evans

Infertility Memoir: ‘Back and forth’
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Infertility Memoir: ‘Back and forth’

By Julie Eshelman

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota community members gather at the chapel's courtyard to shop the home-based business fair prior to the Entrepreneurship Essentials Road Show, Sept. 28, 2023.
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How to launch your home-based business

By Jessica Evans

Sailors and their family members get to enjoy the annual potluck held at Navy Operational Support Center Fort Carson. The annual potluck is where the service member and their families can enjoy lunch together during the holiday season. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gilbert Bolibol/Released)
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How to throw your new military neighbors the perfect welcome party

By Jessica Evans

Military spouses of Fort Bliss conduct dumbbell lifts during a Stroller off Stress class at the Soto Physical Fitness Facility on East Fort Bliss, Sept. 17. The Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsored class is designed to help participants stay in shape and build their own personal fitness regiment. (U.S. Army photo by: Sgt. Terence Ewings, 24th Press Camp Headquarters.)
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How to make your fitness a priority as a milspouse

By Jessica Evans

Krystle Kendall smiles at a clever pun made by Mollie Gross during the Live, Laugh and Learn event at the Del Mar Beach Resort here April 19. Gross is a Marine Corps wife, author, comedienne and motivational speaker. The Live, Laugh and Learn tour features motivational presentations, book signings and author meet and greet events for military wives.
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Finding your purpose as a military spouse

By Jessica Evans

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Katherine Pendergast, 99th Dental Squadron dental assistant, spreads mulch around a tree during a volunteer tree planting at Veterans Memorial Park, Aug. 2, 2012, in Boulder City, Nev. The 25-acre Veterans Memorial Park features four lighted multi-use ballfields, two beach volleyball courts, a fishing pond, a model boat pond, soccer fields, a skateboard and bike park, and acres of open green space. IMAGE INFO Date Taken: 08.02.2012 Date Posted: 08.13.2012 13:14 Photo ID: 644519 VIRIN: 120802-F-OS776-021 Resolution: 4256x2832 Size: 1.27 MB Location: NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, US Web Views: 28 Downloads: 7 PUBLIC DOMAIN This work, Volunteer Tree Planting [Image 2 of 2], by SSgt Christopher Tam, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.
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Why volunteering matters in the military community

By Jessica Evans

Gina Pickelsmier, wife of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eric Pickelsmier, former operations officer for Headquarters and Support Battalion receives flowers during a retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, July 20, 2024. Pickelsmier was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, gold star in lieu of the second award, for his 22 years of service upon his retirement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)
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Embracing a new identity after military retirement

By Jessica Evans

How to build your own legacy while supporting your spouse’s military career
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How to build your own legacy while supporting your spouse’s military career

By Jessica Evans

How to build a reputation as an expert in your field, no matter where you’re stationed
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How to build a reputation as an expert in your field, no matter where you’re stationed

By Jessica Evans

Rocio Delgado with Joint Medical, provides free massages to Marines and their families during the 1st Intelligence family day at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17.
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The importance of self-care for milspouses

By Jessica Evans

Fritzi, a corgi, sits in a dog crate at the Ramstein Passenger Terminal, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 29, 2020. Passengers wishing to travel with their pets must choose a kennel with ventilation on at least three sides and space up to three inches from the top of the kennel to the ears of the pet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)
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Moving with pets: A stress-free PCS Guide

By Jessica Evans

Cancer Memoir: ‘I don’t know how I feel about this month’
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Cancer Memoir: ‘I don’t know how I feel about this month’

By Stacy Bilodeau

Wellness Memoir: Crohn’s Disease, a baby and a year-long deployment
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Wellness Memoir: Crohn’s Disease, a baby and a year-long deployment

By Jaimi Erickson

woman pushing man in wheelchair
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New study highlights underreported issues faced by military caregivers and toll on mental health

By Kait Hanson

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Repass, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations control center supervisor, takes his son, Colton, on a bus tour during the 81st LRS Bring Your Child to Work Day event at the ground transportation yard at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 26, 2018. The event allowed children the opportunity to experience what their parents do at work by touring facilities while receiving hands-on experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
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5 tips for focusing on the present during military life

By Megan Brown

Courtesy Amanda Huffman.
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Transition Memoir: ‘I made a list’

By Amanda Huffman

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Todd Kelly (right), Air National Guard Assistant to the Commander, Air Mobility Command, and his spouse, Renee (left), show affection during his retirement ceremony held at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, May 6, 2017. In lieu of a flower bouquet, Kelly gave his spouse a Hawaiian lei in appreciation.
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Embracing a new identity after military retirement

By Jessica Evans

Best creator marketplaces and AI tools for balancing military life and side gigs
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Best creator marketplaces and AI tools for balancing military life and side gigs

By Team Mighty

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

By Kait Hanson

Infertility Memoir: ‘It’s a moment I won’t forget’
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Infertility Memoir: ‘It’s a moment I won’t forget’

By Julie Eshelman

(U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Imani N. Daniels/Released)
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Why boundaries are important for military spouses who volunteer

By Daniella Horne

LAKE LURE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: The Rocky Broad River flows into Lake Lure and overflows the town with debris from Chimney Rock, North Carolina after heavy rains from Hurricane Helene on September 28, 2024, in Lake Lure, North Carolina. Approximately six feet of debris piled on the bridge from Lake Lure to Chimney Rock, blocking access. (Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)
Military News

Supporting military families impacted by the hurricanes

By Tamika Sherman

My journey to a minimalist mindset as a military spouse
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My journey to a minimalist mindset as a military spouse

By Kailyn Rhinehart

Marine pilots land a CH-46 Sea Knight as part of the static display under the Gateway Arch during Marine Week in St. Louis, June 20. Marine Week provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the Marine Corps' value to our nation's defense and to preserve and mature the Corps' relationship with the American people.
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8 must-do weekend getaways for military members stationed in the Midwest

By Kailyn Rhinehart

Coddington Cove and Coasters Harbor Island at Naval Station Newport.
Military Life

Your guide to Naval Station Newport

By Julie Zack

Participants at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s Mom & Me breastfeeding support group share a laugh while getting their babies together for play during a meeting March 20. In addition to support from a certified lactation consultant, Mom & Me is also an opportunity for moms to meet other lactating or breastfeeding moms, which enables them to develop peer-to-peer relationships for mutual support.
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Building deep friendships that last for military spouses

By Jessica Evans

From left; U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Palenske, commander, 36th Wing, Anderson Air Force Base; Jeryn Palenske; Markoya Taylor; Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas Taylor, 36th Wing command chief, AAFB; pose for a photo at their dinner table at Nimitz House Dec. 16 during a holiday party hosted by Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, commander, Joint Region Marianas, and his wife Judy. The JRM commander hosts this event annually for local leaders, staff and their families at the historic Nimitz House, which has served as the private residence for the regional commanders since World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Samantha Jetzer)
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Feasts in tight spaces: Hosting memorable gatherings in military housing

By Jessica Evans

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Karolina A. Oseguera/Released
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Homecoming strategies for couples

By Jessica Evans

A welcome sign is on display during Pamper Me Day in the Sablich Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 3, 2018. The 81st Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center has hosted the event for the past 14 years, offering military spouses information and business booths, free manicures, makeup tips and giveaways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
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Creating community for milspouses instead of competition

By Jessica Evans

Spouses with Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island participate in a Military Spouse Appreciation event at Laurel Bay Military Housing, South Carolina, Aug. 17, 2024. The event was held to show appreciation for the spouses of Marines and Sailors stationed in the tri-command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier)
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How to secure flexible jobs while managing a military household

By Team Mighty

Veterans in Pickleball: The military joins the latest craze
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Veterans in Pickleball: The military joins the latest craze

By Team Mighty

Capt. Ashley Thropp seeks financial services advice from Jennifer Wood, one of the Idaho National Guard's financial counselors who provide tax assistance, offer support and counseling opportunities for credit management and provide training in money management, budgeting and home buying. They also help service members of all branches in reaching long term goals, such as emergency savings, education, buying a house and retirement.
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9 Tips for setting financial goals and staying motivated

By Tamika Sherman

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon J. Audit)
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Staying fit on a military schedule

By Toby Ralph

Grief Memoir: ‘Grief is love’
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Grief Memoir: ‘Grief is love’

By Jessica Hall

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

By Kait Hanson

Rainbow baby and family
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Infertility Memoir: ‘We finally got our rainbow baby, our miracle’

By Julie Eshelman

A sign reading "Your Life Matters" is seen at the entrance to the Nebraska National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sept. 9, 2022. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Sept. 10, 2022 is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, know that you are not alone and that someone is always available to listen. Free and confidential support is available 24/7, 365 days a year with the National Veterans Crisis Line. Dial 988 then press 1 to get connected to a caring, qualified responder trained to support Veterans. The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Help is available. Make the call today. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lisa Crawford)
Military Life

Understanding the depth of loss: A daughter reflects on faith after her father’s suicide

By Brenleigh Lack

A deploying North Carolina Air National Guardsman hugs his wife and says goodbye before departure at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, April 28, 2017. The day’s deployment kicks off the second wave of the North Carolina Air National Guard’s final C-130 deployment, a mission in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
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You are more than a milspouse

By Toby Ralph

Steven Stanislow, second from left, gets help loading his shopping cart Dec. 21 during the Fort Riley, Kansas, Main Exchange $3,000 shopping spree. Stanislow, medically retired in 1999, was chosen as one of 40 winners, worldwide, and used the time to shop for family and friends before the Christmas holiday.
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A military family’s guide to budgeting holiday spending early

By Tamika Sherman

Students watch the solar eclipse at Tinker K-8 School, April 8, 2024, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. This was the first time a total solar eclipse was visible in the U.S. since 1979. The MacDill community gathered to celebrate the eclipse with educational videos and moon-themed snacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Do)
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5 top tips from teachers and families for handling school transitions during a PCS

By Team Mighty

Kids in the kitchen. Photo/Canva.
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Tips for keeping your military family healthy during hectic times

By Team Mighty

10 cybersecurity tips for military families: Keeping data safe during frequent moves and deployments
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10 cybersecurity tips for military families: Keeping data safe during frequent moves and deployments

By Team Mighty

last day of chemo
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Cancer Memoir: ‘I rang the crap out of that bell!’

By Stacy Bilodeau

Side eye Chloeing
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How 8 different military spouses reacted to PCS orders

By Kailyn Rhinehart

savings account
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Military career to civilian life: A financial survival guide

By Team Mighty

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Amanda L. Ray./Released)
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Practical ways military spouses can face a year-long deployment

By Jaimi Erickson

Jani McGee, a representative from Military OneSource speaks to the soldiers and family members of the 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade during a vendor break at the unit’s Yellow Ribbon event held over the weekend in downtown Atlanta. McGee also spoke at the event, sharing information on all of the services Military OneSource has available for deployed and returning soldiers and their family members.
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Mental health resources every military spouse should know about

By Tamika Sherman

Capt. Christopher Benson, 916th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker pilot, hugs his kids, Feb. 18, 2014, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Benson surprised his kids by returning home early from about a three month deployment to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shawna Keyes)
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5 proven strategies to reconnect with your kids after coming home from time apart

By Team Mighty

Vilma Perez pins an award on her husband, retired Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Perez, during his retirement ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March 2, 2024. Perez retired after 36 years of service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Brooke Keisler)
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3 ways military spouses support their service member in retirement

By Jaimi Erickson

microwave
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Simplifying meals in temporary housing

By Jessica Evans

U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Antwaun J. Parrish, 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
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5 fitness hacks for military spouses living in temporary housing

By Team Mighty