Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always wanted to speak more than one language. Je parle un peau francais et, hablo un poco Espanol, und ich spreche ein bisschen Deutch. And I know a few easy phrases in Hangul. But the only language I speak fluently, smh, is English. I…
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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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What You Need to Know About Army Warrant Officers—and Why CW5s Are Called Unicorns
Why is a CW5 called a unicorn? My husband’s promotion drew a crowd, with one sergeant bringing his entire platoon to witness the rare event of a Black CW5 being pinned. Find out why this rank holds such unique prestige.
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Everything You Need to Know About Finding a Job at Fort Riley
There are a lot of resources available to help in the search. First, military spouses job hunting at Fort Riley should attend employment readiness training at Army Community Services (ACS). ACS provides training on completing the Federal Job Application and using USAJOBS.com.
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House Hunters Military Life: Compromise or Dream Home in Manhattan?
We’ve moved. We have PCS’d to Fort Riley, Kansas, and we’re looking for a home. Our needs are pretty simple, our wants— not so much. Four days in, it looks like a compromise on both is going to be the only way we move out of the Candlewood Inn. Here…
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How to Get Ready for Visitors While Living Overseas
When we left the United States last year, a dozen people promised to visit us in Europe. So far, only one has — my mom. I understand that flying halfway across the world is a significant investment in both time and money. So, when friends and family do come, it’s…
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How to Enjoy a Military Ball
It’s really no fun if you can’t get up, socialize and dance. But be comforted, by the end of the night all the ladies will be barefoot or (like me) in a pair of flip-flops they carried in their purses. I literally had half a dozen ladies comment on how jealous they were of my flip-flops. Well, at least they know for the next military ball.
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How to Thrive After You PCS to Baumholder, Germany
Baumholder has been my favorite duty station in the 23 years we have traveled with the military. Forty minutes from the French border, the Weinstrasse (wine road). It was less than 90 minutes from Frankfurt, central to a lot of cute towns like Idar Oberstein and less than an hour from Frankfurt Hahn, an international airport and Ryan Air. And Baumholder was in the middle of it all.
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How to Fly SpaceA for Free: Military Travel Guide
SpaceA Travel can get you to your destination for free or at minimal cost. Skip online searches and visit the Passenger Terminal at many US military installations. Check for available SpaceA flights to your destination. This privilege is for service members and dependents.