This article by guest blogger Jo Barrientos was originally published by USVets6 on January 22, 2015. “Even though my career was often placed on hold or disrupted with our many PCS moves, as a veteran spouse of 23 years….I’m thankful for all the military life has provided me and myContinue Reading
Updated: Original article published March 5, 2015 Elaine Lowry Brye is a mom who knows about letting go. Like many moms, she cried when her kids left home, wishes they’d call and write more, and spends sleepless nights worrying about them. But Elaine’s tears and concerns are even more poignant thanContinue Reading
Guest Blogger Steve Runge served from 1985 through 1988 at Holloman AFB as an Egress troop on the F-15. He now lives in St Louis and works in law enforcement and sports broadcasting. Steve wrote the following post to share why our Nation’s Flag means so much to him andContinue Reading
Guest Blog Post by Denine Kenedy, Founder of Air Force Moms Support Air Force Moms Support is a resource for families of US service members. The organization started as a Facebook group to help support, encourage and educate moms with sons/ daughters in the United States Air Force. The group’s founder,Continue Reading
Guest Post by Elizabeth Colegrove of The Reluctant Landlord (Note: As a brand new military wife, Elizabeth Colegrove dreaded PCS moves. She often wondered, “How am I going to make this all work??” But Elizabeth no longer worries about picking up and moving on to the next duty station because now sheContinue Reading
The mission of Military Spouses of Strength is to make a positive impact on the military spouse community in regards to mental health. At MSoS you can find a depression test, a forum to ask general questions of mental health professionals. Guest Blog Post by Jennifer Cowsert Well, we’veContinue Reading
Guest Blog Post by Heather Goettke I have to be honest; I was not thrilled about naming our son Russell. I could not picture an infant – a sweet, cuddly, chunky-monkey – with such a grown up name. And frankly, the thought of anyone calling my son “Rusty” repulsed me.Continue Reading
Guest Blog Post by Angela Vega Updated July 9, 2016 Congratulations, all you newlywed military spouses, and welcome to this new and beautiful chapter in your lives! Military life has its ups and downs, but I after almost 4 years as an Army wife, I have learned that with theContinue Reading
Guest Blog Post by Nancy Berdan Watson Nancy Berdan Watson, co-administrator for the group, Operation Military Moms – Before – During – After, a closed Facebook group where over one thousand mothers of military service members find fellowship, comfort, support and compassion, shares the story of her emotional roller-coaster ride as aContinue Reading
Guest Blog Post by Kim Denryter Operation Military Moms – Before – During – After is a closed Facebook group where over one thousand mothers of military service members find fellowship, comfort, support and compassion. The group’s founder, Kim Denryter, shares the story behind the organization, and why it means so muchContinue Reading
