Moving every three years to another duty station is something we all have plenty of experience dealing with, packing up, and moving away from our friends, jobs, daily routines, etc. But we can do a few things to ensure that …
MILITARY LIFE
Military life demands flexibility, patience, and resourcefulness. It challenges you, often in unfamiliar languages, and touches every aspect of your life. This lifestyle tests friendships, requires frequent moving, and influences home decor choices. It also impacts job hunting, career paths, and marriage. As you navigate all things military, these experiences shape your resilience and adaptability.
There are too many goodbyes in the military. It was barely 5 am— soldiers’ time. The ground was wet and the air was damp from the early morning dew. We sat in the comfort of our Honda. The heat at …
I Served in the Military, Too It’s funny sometimes when I think back to how much I have and haven’t changed due to the decisions I’ve made in my lifetime. I served, too. And it was one of the best …
You’ve read all the articles about what it takes to decorate for house guests. How we make it look like a hotel room for visitors. And I’m here to tell you that if your guests are coming to stay in …
Here is a short list of some of the conversations with OTHER military spouses, most of which we wish we could say to our husbands, but often don’t. I bet each and every one of you has said a few of the following or wished you could.
If we weren’t ex-pats in South Korea, daily would be uneventful. But in South Korea, everything from shopping to going to a restaurant, going to the movies, or riding in a taxi is an opportunity for adventure. And this is …
Behind Every Uniform: The Story of Military Spouses Born into a world where traveling and the military are intertwined, the essence of service courses through my veins. From the tender moments of my infancy at Ft. Meade’s Kimbrough Army Hospital, …
The Insider Guide to Surviving Military PCS Moves The manual calls it a “Permanent Change of Station” or PCS moves. And it is definitely a change. But it’s anything but permanent. However, military moves are common drills in this life. …