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Mighty MilSpouse

Military career to civilian life: A financial survival guide

By Team Mighty

Military spouses attend 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)
Mighty MilSpouse

Entrepreneurship for military spouses: Turning passions into profitable businesses

By Tamika Sherman

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)
Feature

Port visit guide: What to do in Australia

By Kait Hanson

1st Lt. Thomas Snowden interacts with one of the inhabitants of the Bad Windsheim Hundhaus on Saturday. Soldiers and players on the Black N' Blue rugby team volunteered their time to assist in the spreading of new mulch for the shelter grounds. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Jon Hankey)
Mighty MilSpouse

Finding your passion through volunteerism

By Jessica Evans

military spouses on zoom cameras
Mighty MilSpouse

Author of ‘The Wives’ to headline free, online retreat for military spouses

By Team Mighty

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders, DOD
Military News

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

By Kait Hanson

Philip Reuer, the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) High Intensity-Tactical Training workout (HITT) coordinator for Camp Courtney IronWorks gym, instructs U.S. Marines and SOFA status civilians on proper stretching during a HITT class at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 26, 2021. Reuer leads HITT classes on Mondays and Thursdays at the IronWorks gym, teaching Marines, Sailors and SOFA status personnel how to properly workout. At each HITT class Reuer tailors workouts to each person so they can learn how to strengthen their bodies no matter what level they are at. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francesca Landis)
Mighty MilSpouse

Installation fitness programs you might not know about

By Jessica Evans

Back to school canva
Mighty MilSpouse

Bouncing back financially after summer and back-to-school spending

By Tamika Sherman

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Boyle, a motor transport operator with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, coaches students during a football game as part of a community relations event at San Onofre Elementary School at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 26, 2024. Marines from across the division visited the school to celebrate Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ballin)
Mighty MilSpouse

Where to find academic support for your military child, especially during a PCS

By Stephanie Rundle

Sgt. Tosha Kunrath and her husband, Scott Kunrath, fill out a military survey after attending the "Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage" conference. (Spc. Cassandra Simonton, 116th Public Affairs Detachment)
Mighty MilSpouse

5 Marriage and relationship resources military couples should try

By Daniella Horne

Building a financial safety net: Emergency funds and savings strategies for military families
Mighty MilSpouse

Building a financial safety net: Emergency funds and savings strategies for military families

By Tamika Sherman

Capt. Zachary Johnson performs weighted back squats for his circuit workout during the MacDonald Hero Workout event at Iron Empire gym in Dover, N.H., Nov. 10, 2015. Iron Empire hosted a community workout in honor Lance Cpl. MacDonald, a Marine who lost his life in Iraq in 2003, or whomever the participants individually wanted to honor. Johnson is the executive officer of Recruiting Station Portsmouth, N.H.
Mighty MilSpouse

7 military discounts for your fitness journey

By Toby Ralph

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, commanding general, Training and Education Command, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico addresses Marines and Civilians alike during a safety stand down at Little Hall, MCB Quantico, Va., July 25, 2016. Lukeman was speaking about the changes happening in the Marine Corps and safety regarding Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Cockrell/ Released)
Mighty MilSpouse

5 Reasons to attend your base town hall meetings

By Daniella Horne

A woman couch shops
Mighty MilSpouse

Financial reset after PCS: Managing unexpected expenses and reimbursements

By Tamika Sherman

A young Black woman deposits money into a piggy bank
Mighty MilSpouse

Practical steps for military spouses to plan for financial stability in retirement 

By Jaimi Erickson

A Coast Guard spouse and his son anxiously walk the pier to the Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Munro (WHEC 724) as it returns to home port in Kodiak, Alaska, April 23, 2019. Several spouses and their families awaited the return of their loved ones from the Douglas Munro after a 30-day deployment on Alaskan waters. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Dean.
Mighty MilSpouse

Why including our male milspouses is important for the kids

By Toby Ralph

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Mighty MilSpouse

7 Costly emergency fund mistakes (and how to avoid them)

By Jessica Evans

Photo of APG dual military family for APG Military Appreciation cover honoring the unique sacrifices made by our service members.
Mighty MilSpouse

A comprehensive guide of military family benefits

By Jessica Evans

CEO Wayne Peacock to retire after 36 years with USAA
Military News

CEO Wayne Peacock to retire after 36 years with USAA

By Tessa Robinson

Why you should start a book club in your military community 
Mighty MilSpouse

Why you should start a book club in your military community 

By Daniella Horne

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chad Cruz, a native of Talofofo, Guam, and an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician with Marine Corps Base Hawaii EOD, teaches Military Homeschoolers of Hawaii students how to operate a 310 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle during a capabilities and educational demonstration at MCBH, Sept. 21, 2023. Participants learned about military occupations, specifically those related to Science, Technology, Electronics, and Math, from MCBH explosive ordnance disposal technicians and Marathon Targets, a military technology company. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin)
Mighty MilSpouse

Pros and cons of homeschooling your military kids

By Candace Guelzo

A man looks at TRICARE website
Mighty MilSpouse

How to work with TRICARE for better medical coverage

By Bethaney Phillips

kids pose with an eagle
Mighty MilSpouse

6 Things to do to get your kids on board with an OCONUS move

By Kristine Rivers

PCSing with school-aged kids: Strategies to find the fun
Mighty MilSpouse

PCSing with school-aged kids: Strategies to find the fun

By Jaimi Erickson

Anoka, Minnesota, Anoka veterans center. Department of veteran's affairs. (Photo by: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Mighty MilSpouse

VA benefits everyone should know about

By Amanda Huffman

6 things military spouses should know when interviewing for a new job
Feature

6 things military spouses should know when interviewing for a new job

By Kailyn Rhinehart

4 tips for PCSing with a baby
Mighty MilSpouse

4 tips for PCSing with a baby

By Jaimi Erickson

How military spouses can navigate postpartum isolation
Mighty MilSpouse

How military spouses can navigate postpartum isolation

By Kailyn Rhinehart

How to maintain your culture at any base
Feature

How to maintain your culture at any base

By Lauren Ramirez

A mom and daughter enter the parent fitness room
Mighty MilSpouse

How the base family fitness room changed my whole wellness journey

By Kailyn Rhinehart

Senior Airman Shelby Duncan, 582nd Operational Support Squadron Det. 5 special missions aviator, mans an M240D machine gun at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 14, 2016. The 54th Helicopter Squadron has two M240s per aircraft to help deter adversaries and defend the 91st Missile Wing’s Airmen and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)
Military News

Exciting Air Force jobs you didn’t know about

By Jessica Evans

JD Vance and his book
Entertainment

J.D. Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ hits on many levels

By Joel Searls

Rarest military jobs you’ve never heard of
Military Life

Rarest military jobs you’ve never heard of

By Bethaney Phillips

soldiers are in the shade
Military Life

4 Army tips to beat the summer heat

By Miguel Ortiz

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Veterans Benefits

5 resume tips for troops getting out of the military

By Miguel Ortiz

The Air Force is bringing back Warrant Officers
Military News

The Air Force is bringing back Warrant Officers

By Miguel Ortiz

How vets, Gold Star families and mil spouses can work in Congress
Military Life

How vets, Gold Star families and mil spouses can work in Congress

By Miguel Ortiz

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 15: Firearms are displayed at the Sig Sauer booth at the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings & Exhibits at the Indiana Convention Center on April 15, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The convention, which is expected to draw around 70,000 guests, opened yesterday and runs through Sunday. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Feature

SIG Sauer’s legal battles and why the XM7 might not replace the M4

By Miguel Ortiz

pranks
Entertainment

7 pranks that can only be done in the military

By Logan Nye

USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present
Feature

USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present

By Kathryn Butler

From tragedy to healing purpose: Whisper Tennis’ journey of resilience
Feature

From tragedy to healing purpose: Whisper Tennis’ journey of resilience

By Jessica Manfre

Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band rocked Luke AFB
Entertainment

Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band rocked Luke AFB

By Crystal Kupper

A woman holds a large key as a representative of the new car she was given by USAA
Feature

USAA gives car to deserving sailor

By Tessa Robinson

A step by step guide to the military’s incredibly painful ‘OC’ aka pepper spray training
Military News

A step by step guide to the military’s incredibly painful ‘OC’ aka pepper spray training

By Orvelin Valle

Today is ‘Gold Star Spouses Day.’ Here are 5 things to know.
Military Life

Today is ‘Gold Star Spouses Day.’ Here are 5 things to know.

By Mandy Baker

Ghillie Suit Guide: Where to buy and how to make your own
Tactical

Ghillie Suit Guide: Where to buy and how to make your own

By Tessa Robinson

Military families in South Korea get a special treat: an MLB game
Entertainment

Military families in South Korea get a special treat: an MLB game

By Tessa Robinson

Would you recommend military service? New survey shows why majority say ‘No.’
Military News

Would you recommend military service? New survey shows why majority say ‘No.’

By Tessa Robinson

These programs are helping retired veterans get internet access
Military Life

These programs are helping retired veterans get internet access

By Miguel Ortiz

soldier looks at cell phone with his dad
Military Life

New app connects vets with the benefits they deserve

By Todd Ernst

A boy aims a bow and arrow at summer camp
Military Life

Camp Corral Summer Camp applications now open for children of wounded, ill, fallen veterans

By Tessa Robinson

‘Military Culture Shift’ is the one book every leader needs to read this year
Military Life

‘Military Culture Shift’ is the one book every leader needs to read this year

By Jessica Manfre

Operation Childcare Project making waves for military families
Military Life

Operation Childcare Project making waves for military families

By Jessica Manfre

5 Resources to identify your next career move after the military
Military Life

5 Resources to identify your next career move after the military

By Miguel Ortiz

This soldier created SickFit apparel and socks to outlast the toughest rucks
Military Life

This soldier created SickFit apparel and socks to outlast the toughest rucks

By Jessica Manfre

5 benefits of having duty on Christmas
Military Life

5 benefits of having duty on Christmas

By Ruddy Cano

two deer are caught on a trail camera
Military Life

Best Christmas gift for hunters: trail cameras for every budget

By Brady Kirkpatrick

a leader addresses his soldiers in a semi-circle during Army PT
Military Life

5 effective practices for small unit leaders

By Uncle Walkie

An illustration of Santa flying over children in the snow
Military Life

Santa letter for alternate delivery dates – free download

By Tessa Robinson

Volunteers around a table track Santa on phone calls
Military News

NORAD declassifies Santa’s location

By Tessa Robinson

How to participate in Wreaths Across America this weekend
Military Life

How to participate in Wreaths Across America this weekend

By Miguel Ortiz

Veterans Beer Club, founded by Marines, helps veterans from coast to coast
Military Life

Veterans Beer Club, founded by Marines, helps veterans from coast to coast

By Joel Searls

Over 1,800 heartwarming reasons why Gary Sinise is a national treasure
Military Life

Over 1,800 heartwarming reasons why Gary Sinise is a national treasure

By Tessa Robinson

A military spouse waves goodbye to a ship
Military Life

You know you’re a military spouse when…

By Bethaney Phillips