Memorial Day is one of those holidays where the true meaning gets lost in the shuffle. First there’s the confusion over what Memorial Day is even about. Then there’s the question of who it is for. My favorite way to prepare my 4-year-old for upcoming events or challenges is through library books. Since we’ll soon ... Continue Reading

I am not a “real” military spouse. I have been with my soldier for nearly nine years. We have faced three overseas deployments into combat zones and the inevitable aftermath that comes with them. So why do I hesitate at the title? Maybe it is the fact that my soldier is another woman.  For most ... Continue Reading

Moving is the perfect time to take stock of your belongings. After living in my current house for the past 5 years — the longest I’ve ever lived in one dwelling in my adult life — I can’t even imagine all the junk that’s accumulated in the closets and attics and other nooks and crannies. ... Continue Reading

“Knowing better” does not seem to prevent much sexual assault in the military. In May, three individual military sexual assault officials were fired for committing sexual assault. President Obama announced that sexual assault in the military was a national security risk, a “scourge” on the military. Air Force General Mark Welsh admitted that sexual assaults ... Continue Reading

Do you carry something from your sailor or Marine during deployment?  Is there something extra in your pocket or in your purse that you don’t usually have when your soldier or airman or Coastie is home? Ever since my husband started workups in January, I’ve carried his command coin in the pocket of jeans.I didn’t ... Continue Reading