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Bullying

Most of us have to deal with a bully in our life, whether it’s at school, work, or in the neighborhood. Read on to learn more about bullies, and to find out what you can do...
Should you live on post?

When my husband first joined the Army someone told us to live on-post at least once. That it was good to have the experience of living on-post and that we could then decide what we really...
How Military Families Stay Connected During Deployments

It can be very difficult when a member of a Military family is deployed. They are too many miles apart and the deployed spouse can feel so distant from their families. Here are some great ideas...
The Difference Between Military and Civilian Life

We’ve had a military life and a civilian life. I have to say, most times they aren’t that far apart. My husband goes to work Monday through Friday, is usually home for dinner, has holidays off,...
Becoming Family Again After Deployment

When one spouse deploys, the one left at home has to do the job of two people. They have to run the household by themselves, they have to be both Mom and Dad to the children....
Telling Your Family About Joining the Military

We’ve all seen the movies/commercials where the young man comes home, excited and nervous, sits his parents down, and explains to them that he’s joined the military. Usually the mom cries and the dad gruffly pats...
Extended Family in a Military World

My husband and I are both from California. Both of our families are in California. Most of our extended family is there, too. Since my husband joined the Army, we have lived in Germany and Tennessee....
Moving and the Military: Keeping Family Close

Moves are simply a part of military life. For some, they happen every 3-4 years. For others, it’s a bit further apart. But the majority of people who make the military a career move several times...
What If I Don’t Like My Duty Station?

There are many different types of duty stations out there. Some are in the US, others are overseas. Some of in the middle of no where and others in the middle of a city or town....
The Pat Tillman Foundation now accepting applications for the 2021 Class of Tillman Scholars through February 28, 2021

The Pat Tillman Foundation seeks to unite and empower remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. Founded in 2008, the Tillman Scholars program...
Preparing for an Overseas Move

Receiving orders to relocate overseas can be exciting and intimidating all at the same time. For some, the prospect of moving to a foreign country can be scary-how will I communicate? Will I see be able...
How to Stay In Touch: Three Tools To Help Military Families Communicate Over Long Distances

Members of today’s armed forces have more ways than ever before to stay in contact with loved ones. While active deployment is always a difficult and trying time for service families, today’s technology has made communication...