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
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
I always dread the question, “Where are you from?” It’s not that I mind answering, just that it’s so – complicated. I prefer qualifiers like, “Where are you from, originally?” or, “Where do you live now?” My answer to the latter is that I live in Hawaii, for now. It’sContinue 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
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
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
Although the number of troops being deployed has diminished significantly, I still have friends whose sons (and in one case, daughter) are now, or soon-to- be deployed. When I first learned that my son would be deployed to Iraq a few years ago, it was through discussion with my military-wifeContinue 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
This list of top U.S. online colleges and universities was initially compiled from a list of online schools accredited by agencies that are recognized by the US Department of Education, but the list has since transitioned to being ranked by readers. Take a look at these top-rated online colleges, whichContinue Reading
Maintaining a happy household in a military family means being flexible, keeping love front and center, and taking care of someone very important — YOU. Be Flexible When do we PCS? Do we have orders yet? Where will we go to church? Will I find a job there? How areContinue Reading
