Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
Getting a Divorce or Annulment
Are you getting a divorce or an annulment? The sponsor must update the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) with a certified copy of the divorce or annulment decree as soon as possible.
Milspouses, Let’s Talk (and Listen) about Race
“See you soon,” I say. I give Andre a kiss and Autumn a high five. They are going on a father-daughter walk around beautiful Fort Leavenworth. Autumn is in the hiking pack (the fatherhood version of a rucksack). It has become a regular activity during COVID-19, giving me the chance to focus without my curious and energetic little lady running around the house.
I watch them walk down the street and am overcome with both gratitude and a building sense of fear and sadness. This walk, on a military post, will be safe for my black husband and mixed-race daughter.
How Do We Move Forward?
Living overseas has been a real wonder, and I have loved nearly every aspect of it: the diverse cultures, the traditions, the gorgeous landscapes, the history, and don’t get me started on the amazing food!
The country acted quickly with shutting down most things before COVID-19 had a chance to majorly impact Germany. While businesses are slowly (and I mean slowly) opening back up with new rules and regulations, I can’t help but wonder what our remaining time here will be like?
Find Running Inspiration in Others
I had an opportunity to catch up with Sergeant First Class Heather Boyd and ask a few questions. Boyd is an inspiration, and I had the privilege to work alongside her at the Army Ten-Miler. There is a degree of “grit,” and if you’ve read a few of my other columns, then you know what I’m referring to.
Boyd has faced obstacles and managed to persevere. There are a number of roles that play a prominent part of her life.
Who would want to jump out of an airplane before it lands? After all, there are steps you can walk down. But it happens to be the same person who tackles the JFK 50-Mile Run with a portion along the Appalachian Trail.
Lucky 13
So, here we are… A freshly redeployed soldier, a graduated senior, and a spouse who finds herself reluctant to leave an amazing job and incredible neighbors. We sold the house and are about to embark on a shaky PCS across the country during the great Pandemic, and by the way, it’s move number 13.
Lucky 13…What could possibly go wrong?
As I try not to stress out over the logistics of this particular move, I decided to retrain my brain by reflecting on our past 12 moves and the lessons and blessings each one of those moves gave to us.
These Words Belong Here
You don’t want to hear this from me. Clearly, it isn’t mine to say. I am a white girl trying to write something about racism against black people. I’m writing it because…
I stood in the cemetery with my friend and her mom, visiting a gravesite of someone unknown to me. My friend’s mom is a funny lady. You should hear her joke about ladies selling more than a sandwich.
But, I wasn’t laughing as I stood in the cemetery with my friend and her mom visiting a gravesite of someone unknown to me. I was in shock after my friend’s mom made a comment about “my people.”
Leading in Quarantine: 4 Do’s and Don’ts
In times of crisis, communication from leadership is crucial to the integrity of the organization and the people in it. Depending in which part of the world you reside, more than likely you have recently been in quarantine for a significant amount of time as we #stayhome in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Leaders have been called to action and forced to navigate uncharted territories as they adjust to the communication challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As we continue to sift through theories and projections for the future, how can leaders sustain momentum as we ask, “How does one lead in quarantine?”
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