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Military spouses are the backbone of the military
The United States military is the finest fighting force in the world, ready to deploy anywhere within 48-hour notice. A combat-ready unit cannot operate without logistics, communications, and of course, family support. While they don’t wear uniforms, military spouses are fundamental in keeping our forces domestic and abroad focused, supported, and ready to go.
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Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness can have long-term effects. You never know what doors will open when you help out fellow military families.
Here’s how military spouses can finish their education while on the move
There are a million ways that military life can hold you back from a meaningful career while your spouse is...
The Hidden Economic Sacrifices Of Military Spouses In Service To Their Country
After her husband was medically retired from the Marine Corps in 2015, Patricia Ochan set aside her career as a...
Unemployment Among Military Spouses Is A Problem That’s Not Going Away
Military spouse unemployment is a serious problem for the 641,639 people who are married to active-duty service members. Nearly half...
A Spouse’s Guide To Guard And Reserve Benefits After Active Duty
Editor’s Note: This article by Amy Bushatz originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community. If...
The Bravest Thing I’ve Ever Done Is Become A Full-Time Parent
Editor’s Note: This article by Rebekah Sanderlinoriginally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran...
Here’s How 2 Army Wives Built A Badass, All-American Business
It takes guts to pitch a business idea to an intimidating group of celebrity investors on national television. But it...
15 Things You Only Understand If Your Husband Deployed
Deployments are a fact of life for most military families. While each one is uniquely challenging and no two deployments...
How To Embrace The Suck Of Military Divorce
Divorce — also known as the dissolution of a marriage — is never easy. But in the military, more so...
Photo Of Breastfeeding Army Wife Goes Viral
Army wife and fitness enthusiast Naomi Jael Covert attended a wedding and posted a breastfeeding photo to her Instagram. The...
How This Woman Took Control Of Her Life After Her Husband Was KIA
Brittney Hogan, founder of the apparel line Virago Fitness, used exercise as a constructive outlet for grief, and in doing...
3 Postwar Challenges That Military Families Continue To Face
America has emerged from the longest war in U.S. history. Our soldiers are wounded, both physically and psychologically. The effects...
Mil Spouses: Convert Your Job Into A Teleworking Role
Like many military spouses, I have struggled with maintaining a career while married to the military due to frequent permanent...
5 Reasons Why Military Spouses Are Badass
By marrying into the military, these spouses pledge to support their service member for life, through all the deployments, relocations,...
This Human Interest Lawyer Refuses To Let Military Life Interfere With Her Career
Blue Star Families’ annual survey reports that 58% of military spouses are unemployed. Lizanne Carlson is not among them. At...
Why More Military Spouses Need To Share Their Stories
I’m a 21st century military spouse. I am a college-educated, working woman who has been supporting my service member’s commitment...