Did any of you PCS during the pandemic? For so many in the military community, an already challenging situation of a new duty station became that much more difficult when the world shut down, businesses were shuttered and our chances for connection — so desperately needed in this military life — suddenly, for many of us, became nonexistent for the first time.
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Purple Star School…Say What?
Have you ever heard of a Purple Star School? Please allow me the honor of educating you as to what this distinction means and what it could potentially offer your student. Our family hadn’t heard of this until we started researching schools before a summer PCS and...
AWTR Show #913: WW2 Armor
It all started with a Thompson .45 caliber machine gun. And then 37 tanks later, WW2 Armor was born. Now there is an organization that can breathe life into what people typically only read about in books.
WW2 Armor is a self-propelled living museum that demonstrates fully operational WWII tanks, tank destroyers, and artillery at public events as a way to honor the men who fought in them. One such public event is coming up, the D-Day reenactment in Conneaut, Ohio (more information below). This event brings Normandy here and makes it accessible to people who normally might not be able to experience it.
AWTR Show #912: Tips to Help Stretch Your Paycheck
Seeing more and more news related to financial struggles and military families, our News 6 Correspondent wanted to talk about it. For this week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Jolene gives us tips to help stretch your paycheck. 1 in 5 military families experienced food insecurity in 2021, which is an increase from 2020. This can be attributed to many things, including a spouse under or unemployed, moving expenses, inflation, and more.
Take Charge of Your Self-Care Routine with Hope For The Warriors
With school no longer in session, long days by the pool, backyard BBQs, and family vacations in sight, many of us often think that summer is free from “seasonal blues.” But sometimes, adjusting to the “new normal” during these months can be difficult. There are additional stressors like balancing children being home or finding extra finances for summer camps and parties that can start to take a toll on our mental wellness. As we head into the last half of summer, Hope For The Warriors encourages you to take some time to focus on your self-care routine.
OCONUS Military Spouses Build Community
After you PCS, do you ever arrive at a new location and feel completely lost? In my time as a military spouse, this feeling was further exacerbated during our OCONUS tours. When we moved to Japan, my twins were three, my spouse was immediately gone off on deployment, where he remained for most of the tour. I couldn’t figure out the language, let alone the basics of this new life we had been thrown into a million miles from the comforts of home.
Why Does Good Mental Health Matter?
How often have you been asked ‘how are you feeling today’ and answered the question truthfully? We usually answer with a quick ‘I’m fine’ or ‘good’. However, the answer to this question can differ from person to person, especially amongst those who are suffering from prolonged mental health distress.
Always the New One
“Hi, I’m new.” I can’t keep count on how many times I have said that in my married life. I’m sure you can relate. As a servicemember’s spouse who has moved numerous times, you find yourself in many new circles. You make introductions and small talk, it comes around to you, with a little hand raise you chime in “…and I’m the new one!”
PTSD Awareness: Supporting Our Heroes on the Home Front
When the brave men and women of our Armed Forces take the oath to defend our freedoms, they are committing their minds and bodies to protect our nation at all costs. For over eight million service members and veterans, the effects of war and service have led to PTSD, putting strains on their relationships, careers, and overall well-being. Understanding this impact on our military community and their families, Hope For The Warriors works each and every day to provide resources, programs, and services dedicated to improving the quality-of-life for all those with PTSD.
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