When she married her soldier, Ann Medlin traded in a life surrounded by her big, loving, chaotic family and life-long friends for the nomadic life of a military family. She learned to redefine herself professionally with each PCS move, leveraging not just her academic background -- liberal arts, education and early childhood development -- but drawing from her passion for sports and her many years of volunteer experience. Ann has made it her mission to share what she knows and to offer her support to other military families, especially new military wives and mothers of newly-minted service members.
Respond, If You Please The French phrase, “Responders Sil Vous Plait,” is best known by its abbreviation, “RSVP.” Translated, it means “please respond,” and in military social circles, the request isn’t just polite, it requires a timely response. According to Basics From The Barracks: Military Etiquette And Protocol, which dedicatesContinue Reading
What do Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Alba, Christina Aguilera and Bruce Willis each have in common? They are all Military Brats! How would you rank these Famous Military Brats by popularity? Do you think growing up in the military helped them succeed in their chosen careers? Any surprises on this list?Continue Reading
The Wounded Warrior Project, according to the organization’s website, was the initiative of several veterans and their friends, who, touched by stories of the first wounded service members to come home from Iraq and Afghanistan, wanted to do something to help. About the Wounded Warrior Project From its early days providingContinue Reading
You leave so much behind when you move – familiar routines, neighborhood friends, church family, doctors, and the kids’ favorite babysitter. And then there are those relationships you don’t fully appreciate until you have to part ways. Like your hairdresser. Judge if you will, but…I really, really, really, REALLY missContinue Reading
As a new military spouse, there are a few things you will need to address and understand in order to take full advantage of all the new benefits available to you and your family members. Basic PaperworkContinue Reading
A record number turned out for the annual Carry The Load 2014 National Relay, a 2,000-mile relay with 348 legs from West Point, NY to Dallas, TX. Participants compete each year in teams, according to the organization’s website, in an epic show of support for the American heroes who work to keep usContinue Reading
Updated: Military families can save with Disney vacation discounts on their next visit to the “Happiest Place on Earth.” Disney’s 2014-2015 Armed Forces Salute program provides active duty, National Guard, Reserve and retired military (spouses too) with a 50% discount off tickets to Disney theme parks. Check out some ofContinue Reading
If your spouse is planning to separate from active military service sometime in the next year, it is recommended that you begin planning for the transition one year out, and if you are looking at retirement, that planning start even sooner – a good two years before the planned retirementContinue Reading
Of the many sacrifices military spouses make, career advancement and job security can be one of the most frustrating. Relocating every few years can make it difficult to build a career, and many spouses find themselves challenged with reinventing themselves with each PCS move. 90 percent of military wives areContinue Reading
Because logistics and limited mobility can deter individuals with disabilities from networking in person with one another, social media and online communities are popular ways to connect. The number of online social networks that are organized by disability, language, and specialty interests is growing, but this list isContinue Reading
