In a world where military life can carry a stigma of instability, uncertainty, and chaos, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the secret strength behind the uniform: military spouses.
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The Days Are Long as a Milspouse
If you’ve read any of my blog submissions on Mission Milspouse lately, you’ll likely see a pattern where I have been mostly writing about what I’ve learned being a military spouse for the past twenty years but in presented in slightly different ways. In addition to...
Newborn and Well-Baby Care
TRICARE covers well-child care for your newborn from birth through age 5. This includes: Circumcision before leaving hospital Routine newborn care Comprehensive health promotion and disease prevention exams Vision and hearing screenings Height, weight, and head...
The Island Life
In this military life, many of us have weathered the storm of at least ONE set of surprise PCS orders. The kind that knocked glasses askew when they blasted into our lives, and spun us in a whirlwind of confusion. When my husband came home with the surprise...
Dear Moms
Dear Moms, We live in an age of extreme judgement. We judge our clothes, houses, cars, and worst of all, we judge our kids. Our Kids! Kids grades, kids sports, kids college choices, kids everything. And, they know adults tend to be judgmental. They feel this judgement...
Running for Goals and Running for Fun!
“I sometimes have a goal, and sometimes I just run for fun.”- Vanessa Chang shares the journey which she started at an early age.
Age 45 or Older? Screen for Colorectal Cancer With TRICARE
Age 45 or Older? Screen for Colorectal Cancer With TRICARE Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women in the United States—and it’s on the rise among people under age 50, according to the National Cancer Institute. In 2022, colorectal...
Balancing Act: Essential Self-Care Strategies for Military Spouses in the Job Hunt
Amidst the whirlwind of military life and the challenges of job seeking, finding balance can feel like an elusive goal. The constant transitions, unpredictable schedules, and demands of family life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. However, in the midst of chaos, self-care becomes not just a luxury, but a necessity for maintaining our well-being and resilience.
Socials, Balls, and Ceremonies, Oh My!
The weather is warming, days are longer, birds are singing, and new duty stations are the talk on every installation!
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