Here we go again. I just found out we are about to PCS overseas again. Overseas, or OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States), duty assignments are exciting. But preparing for a PCS move begins months in advance of the move. The logistics of moving your family and your belongings halfway…
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Our blog posts explore support and resources for military spouses. They provide helpful tips, practical advice, and inspiring stories for navigating military life, travel, and deployments. Connect with a community that understands the unique challenges and joys of being a military spouse.
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Being A Black Military Spouse in America
Being A Black Military Spouse in America As a black military spouse and mother, I’ve traveled to approximately 60 countries. Many of them alone. But most of them have two black boys in tow. People often ask me what it’s like traveling while black to all those places— some of…
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Portable Employment for Military Spouses All Over the World
Military Spouses Find Employment Worldwide Finding portable employment is a common challenge for all military spouses. I am a 50-something black military spouse with a Political Science degree who moves every 2-3 years. Hence, it’s not unusual for spouses to continually remake themselves and their resumes. Deployments, PCS moves, overseas and…
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How to Embrace Slow Travel: 4 Tips for Military Families
If your crazy-busy lifestyle has you dreaming of escaping for a simple, relaxing getaway, it might be a great time to embrace slow travel. Add “slow” to service, mail, witted, or to act, and you get something undesirable. Slow travel emphasizes quality over quantity and incorporates wellness, cultural and environmental…
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Why Mask-Wearing Reflects the Best of American Values
Why this Military Spouse Says Wearing a Mask is Patriotic I went to the grocery store today. And I was terrified. How far have I fallen in such a short time frame? I’ve traveled all over the world. A lot of it solo. I’ve swum in the ocean in Thailand,…
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A Military Spouse’s Honest Reasons to Hate American Politics
The administration introduces legislation via twitter. Lies and innuendo have replaced truth and facts. We actually have something akin to a state news channel. Politicians have become hyper-partisan. Money rules and patriotism is a cliche used to stoke division. Honestly, I prefer living in South Korea. Or anywhere else– during election season. Here are just 13 of the reasons I hate American politics.
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Easy Ways to Make Military Housing Feel Like Home
Military housing may be temporary, but your home doesn’t have to feel that way. With a little creativity, smart storage, and affordable decor, you can transform bland base housing into a space you love. These decorating tips help you create comfort, style, and personality—no matter where military life sends you,
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Getting Settled After a Military Move
Getting Settled After a Military Move I am always anxious about Getting Settled in After a Military Move. From the outside, everything looks good. But the triad of who I am as a person is incomplete. Because inside my soul, I haven’t caught up with my mind and body moving…