Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
A Frontier Thanksgiving
As the chilly November weather is heralding the approach of Thanksgiving, many of us find ourselves reflecting on past holiday gatherings and special times with our loved ones.
ETS and Reenlistment
Nine years. That’s how long my husband has been in the Army. And now it’s time to consider ETS and reenlistment.
7 Ways to Build Community in Your Neighborhood
One of the only certain things for a military family is uncertainty. Building a sense of community is an essential part of military life, especially when other family members may be hundreds or thousands of miles away. Strong communities are a place where your family can feel safe and supported and thrive.
The 5 Steps of Personal Growth
Growing up is hard to do. And personal growth can be even harder.
Seems like a pretty obvious statement, but hey… we probably all need to be reminded every now and again.
8 Tips to Finding Your Groove After Deployment
The deployment is over, and your service member is home now. Whether you’re moving to a new duty station or staying put, there’s going to be an inevitable adjustment period of being back together after any kind of separation.
My First Battle Buddies
On June 16, I left my San Francisco home of three years and moved to Southern Alabama to be with my fiancé, who at that point, was in the beginnings of flight school. Stepping off that plane in the Alabama summer heat, I’ve never felt so many emotions. I was ecstatic that, after four years apart, my fiancé and I would finally have our first home together. I was terrified that I had just quit my job at Google and didn’t have a clue what I’d do for work. But most of all, I was so nervous about meeting people and finding my first battle buddies. Would it be difficult to find friends?
Our Children Won’t Remember
On the day this post publishes, it is Sept. 11.
9/11.
Patriots Day.
National Day of Service.
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