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Creative Ways to Countdown a Deployment
I don’t know about you but I love countdowns. When my husband is deployed I have my own personal countdowns. I countdown to when I think he might get home, even though I know it will... -
Financial Aid For Military Spouses (Part 2)
Part 1 of this article covered financial aid options which are available to everyone. As military spouses, we face unique challenges in our educational pursuits; fortunately, we also have access to unique resources to help fund... -
Staying Connected During the Holidays
As the holidays approach many of our military families will be spending them apart, some for the first time. While deployments inherently have an enormous amount of challenges the holidays can be even more stressful. Here... -
Smoking Concerns for Service Members
Tobacco use kills over 440,000 Americans each year. Unfortunately, this unhealthy habit has a long history of use in the US military. It is the hope of many people that smoking will become a thing of... -
The Military Man’s Guide to Pregnancy: The Top 10 Last-Minute Preparations
So, you’ve made it through almost nine months of taking care of your wife through it all: Her mood swings, her stress, her pain. You’ve probably heard nothing but nonstop conversation about the baby – decorating... -
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Homecoming
The day your service member returns from a deployment is one of the most anticipated events in your relationship and the life of your family. You probably want it to be perfect for your loved one.... -
No, Spouses Don’t Have the Hardest Job in the Military
There is a bumper sticker/saying/catch phrase you see all over the place that says, “Military Wife: Toughest Job in the Military.” Um. No. And I have a real issue with this. My husband has the toughest... -
5 Things Nobody Tells You About Deployment
My husband just returned from his second deployment as a Soldier; it was his third total, since he did one as a Marine prior to a stint as a civilian which led to the Army. It... -
Putting the Right Spin on Employers’ Assumptions about Military Spouses
Military spouses face some serious challenges in the job market, especially compared to our civilian counterparts. A 2007 study by the RAND Institute found that military spouses consistently had higher unemployment rates, lower wages, and slimmer... -
What to wear to Homecoming
The deployment is almost over. You may have a homecoming date. You may even have a time which will of course change several times I am sure. But what in the world are you suppose to... -
Financial Aid for Military Spouses (Part 1)
Education is the best way to increase your employment opportunities and your earning potential, and for many people, learning is a worthwhile goal in its own right. The bad news is that the cost of higher... -
Veteran’s Guide to Final Arrangements, Part 3: Grave Markers
Read Part 1 of the Final Arrangements series here, and Part 2 here. Marker Types and Materials The VA will provide each deceased veteran with an upright grave marker in granite or marble, or a flat...
