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Fast fact: Our blog will publish it’s 3000th (yes, you read that right!) blog post in 2023. All of the content is brought to you by empowered experience volunteer bloggers and insightful expert bloggers. You name a topic that a military spouse or organization could write about, we’ve probably got it. Current topics include PCS, deployment, parenting, finances, solidarity, humor, milspouse experiences, expert advice, and more. And if you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can always join us as a blogger to share your story!

National Flag Etiquette: Memorial Day and Veterans Day

National Flag Etiquette: Memorial Day and Veterans Day

by | Oct 23, 2020 | , , ,

What Army spouse’s heart doesn’t swell just a bit when she or he hears the sharp flap of our beautiful American flag as it waves in the wind? It represents our wonderful country and the service for which their family devotes themselves. It always flies on post, sometimes in our front yards, and may well be what covers our hero’s casket at the end of life. To respect our flag and what it stands for, it’s important to know some of the background and etiquette that is expected of us.    

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I Mom So Hard

I Mom So Hard

by | Oct 22, 2020 | , ,

A few weeks ago, I was frantically cleaning up from my three bigger kids’ lunch disaster. I sent them outside in our fenced-in yard, and I only had a few minutes to finish sweeping before the baby would cry to nurse and the other kids would be banging on the door to be let back in.

I hadn’t quite finished cleaning when I saw the baby swiftly Army crawling across the floor, headed toward an area he shouldn’t be. When I ran to get him, I saw something strange on his back and looked closer.

Yuck!

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Taking the Leap

Taking the Leap

by | Oct 21, 2020 | , , ,

My life changed the moment I agreed to go on a date with a man I “met” online; our first date was 10 hours long, and it was effortless to be around him—we talked about everything and nothing all at once. After he left that first night, I knew he would change me regardless if we stayed together; I am thankful he has been an integral part of my life every day since. 

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Support Those in Need with HOPE’s Holiday Giving Initiative

Support Those in Need with HOPE’s Holiday Giving Initiative

by | Oct 20, 2020 | , , ,

The holiday season isn’t always joyful for all. It can be an especially tough time for many veterans and members of the military. And then along came 2020, and things became even worse, adding more uncertainty and anxiety for all.

We know, we know—the holidays are supposed to be such a special time for everyone, but that’s just not the case.

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News 6 Mashup: Oct. 19, 2020

News 6 Mashup: Oct. 19, 2020

by | Oct 18, 2020 | , ,

Here are the top stories for the week of Oct. 19, 2020, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:

• Proposed Senate Bill May Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional

• AAFES Truck Driver Named 2020 All-Star Driver

• Gary Sinise Foundation Surprises WWII Vets with Care Packages

• This Week in History

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