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Military Life

Oh… Military Life! This is likely what brought you to Mission: Milspouse in the first place. It is what binds the military community together with its wildly unique lifestyle.

Whether you are here to learn how to better live in this military life, how to support a loved one who is living the military lifestyle, or to see if this lifestyle is something you may like to be a part of, you have come to the right place.

Here at Mission: Milispouse the military lifestyle is what inspires us, drives our home lives, our moves, and our service member’s career, and gives us a camaraderie like no other. So welcome friend, take a seat and read more about all things that make us who we are and make the military lifestyle a life like no other! 

Army Girl in a Navy World

Army Girl in a Navy World

by | Mar 30, 2018 |

We’re an Army family floundering around in a dry side vs. wet side world I call Navy Town. Now, while this also happens to be my hometown and where we’ve spent every single summer and winter for the past seven years, it was still a struggle getting my sea legs for our 18-month stay.

We’ve had lots of highs and lows along the way, but I’ve learned tips and tricks I can now share with you.

So, get ready to take notes because you never know if your service member will one day end up recruiting in a place where your known branch is a rarity.

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It Isn’t the Place, But the People

It Isn’t the Place, But the People

by | Mar 22, 2018 | , ,

As I write this, we’re in the beginning of yet another PCS season. So, as I try and tell you a little about myself, please bear with me as my brain struggles to process everything! My name is Kathleen Palmer, and I’ve been a military spouse for 21 years.

We’ve moved 13 times (about to hit the 14 this summer), and as I think back over the years and reflect on how many times I’ve been asked, “What is your favorite duty station?” I find myself answering, “It isn’t the place, but the people.” That sounds vague and dismissive, but I truly believe the best thing about this crazy, unique life is the other people on the journey with us.

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ACS Nurturing Program

ACS Nurturing Program

by | Mar 5, 2018 | , ,

When my service member and I moved to Fort Carson back in 2011, it was our first duty station, and we had no idea what to expect. Fortunately for us, we soon found a gem of a program offered through Army Community Service that got us through potty training, tantrums, and so much more.

No matter where you’re headed or currently stationed, the ACS Family Nurturing Program is something you should check out. Does free child care and kid-free adult interaction sound good to you? Great! 

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Recon Rendezvous: Milspouse Marriage Advice (Part 2)

Recon Rendezvous: Milspouse Marriage Advice (Part 2)

by | Mar 1, 2018 | , ,

If we based our ideas about marriage on the movies, we would undoubtedly be shocked to discover the stuff in our everyday married lives that never shows up on the big screen: squeezing the toothpaste tube from the middle instead of the end, the hazards of nearly “falling in” when going to the bathroom in the middle of the night because someone left the seat up, how the bread is never sealed with the twisty-tie but instead is spun and tucked back under… Yeah, not the romantic homecoming kissy-kissy moments we see in the cinema.

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How I Discovered I Was “Home”-less

How I Discovered I Was “Home”-less

by | Feb 28, 2018 | ,

For the entire month of February, my family and I took off to my parents’ house for 25 days. Now, mind you, my family consists of an 8-month-old infant and two 50-pound dogs, and my parents’ house is definitely only built for three grown adults and zero animals. It’s been a challenge, but we’re making it work.

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