Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
The Gifts of a Military Spouse
The list is truly endless for what a gift it is to be a military spouse. Personally, my husband is in the Space Force so we can start with the fact that he deploys to space! How cool is that?
What I Hope They Remember
Like 99.9% of military families, we live far (very far, in fact) away from our extended family.
When we got orders last summer, my mom even remarked, “I feel like you’re moving half a world away.” Truthfully, it does feel like that, especially during the summer. In the summer, our schedules aren’t as busy, our days are less rigid, and it’s then that I find myself wishing we lived closer to family. Well, then and those two days in March when I’m throwing two birthday parties back to back.
Army Olympians in Rio
Many athletes dream of representing their country as olympians at the International Olympic Games. These athletes train hard for four years, but there’s no guarantee their dreams will be fulfilled. The training is endless, and for many, they still have full-time jobs and family lives to balance. Once the person makes the commitment to train, they must set priorities.
5 Surprising Things about Being a Nontraditional Student
One of my favorite scenes in the movie Tommy Boy is when Tommy is coming back to his hometown after graduating from college. His buddy, Richard, is picking him up at the airport and gives Tommy a little grief about how long it took Tommy to get his degree. Tommy says, “You know, a lot of people go to college for seven years.” Richard replies, “Yeah, they’re called doctors.”
Penny for Your (Wedding) Thoughts
The day I purchased my wedding dress, I was alone.
My husband had dropped me off at a local bridal shop, I marched to the section with my size, spent several minutes perusing the selection, chose two dresses, tried each on, and strolled out of the store 30 minutes later.
I did not have my bridesmaids, mother, or mother-in-law with me (although they had previously attended dress scouting trips).
10 Motivational Milspouse Mottos
We live in a world where slogans and mottos rule the roost. It is the way that companies, politicians, and organizations create their brand and subsequently promote it.
Don’t believe me? Test out your motto knowledge with the following (I bet you get most, if not all, of them correct on the first try.)
4 Reasons to Join the Back-to-School Fun
As summer turns to fall, it seems like the world gets ready to go back to school. When was the last time you joined in the back-to-school excitement for your own education, not just as a support to children or a spouse? If getting or finishing an education has been on your bucket list, there’s no time like the present to hit the books and accomplish your dreams.
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