Deployment and You
Getting the call that your spouse or family member will be deploying suddenly, whether it's for two weeks or two days, can...
Stay positive! Stay busy! Sometimes, those bits of military spouse advice sound helpful. Sometimes, they sound like the...
Being financially prepared is a big part of overall deployment readiness. Here are some basic guidelines that should be...
This stage is the period from the Soldier's departure from home through the first month of the deployment.
The minute a deployment starts, military spouses are suddenly aware of the realities of being "home alone." Especially if...
Tips for preparing for the deployment of a family member.
Deployment and Kids
Homecoming
Sarah knew there was a problem almost right away. When Sean returned home from deployment, he wasn't himself.
This is not about sex. Its about how to sleep with someone again after you've spent a lot of time not sleeping with him or...
Homecoming is always cited as a tremendous source of joy and relief after any deployment. Post-deployment honeymoon periods...
It’s happened over and over in military homes across the country. Well-meaning family and friends are practically busting...
A soldier figures out how to adjust to first-time fatherhood after a long deployment, as his family welcomes him home.
If you're feeling anxious about reuniting with a loved one after being deployed for 15 months, or if you've already...
Military Deployment Topics
Spouse Topics
Top Military Spouse Stories
Pamela Bolado was born with a cleft lip and grew up with low self-esteem, but didn't let that stand in her way. She loved...
Sometimes, military spouses feel like they don't belong anywhere. But this couldn't be further from the truth when it comes...
Meal Trains are pretty popular within the military community, but the ladies of Fort Stewart, Georgia's Marne View and New...
Yes, things will look a little different for this next deployment. But there are still resources available, and you can and...
While a gig economy job may not be the long term career solution you ultimately want, it’s great if you’re looking to make...
So here we are, telling you how to find out about those PCS resources you didn't even know existed. And now you can use them...
They may be untraditional, but these movies for the 4th of July are perfect for celebrating our freedom.
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Military Life 101
Don't know exactly how to get your military spouse and family benefits or want to know more about what they are? Read on.
Military life has a lot of nuts and bolts. You know, the little things that make up just an ordinary day.
While the military will always throw a monkey wrench in any best-laid plans, your career doesn't have to be one of them.
Whether you're an old pro or new to the military moving game, there's stuff to learn about PCSing. Here's our easy PCS 101...
Preparing for deployment can seem like an uphill battle. But we've been there. Here's what you need to know.
Good news for you: Being a military spouse can actually make some parts of going back to school easier.
Military life is not easy, but we've got your back. From marriage to kids and parenting, we have the resources you need.
Military Spouse Videos
AJ Orlikoff, a Museum Educator with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, shows visitors virtually how to build a LEGO...
Nurse and military spouse, Jessica Henninger, leaves her family for eight weeks to help patients with COVID-19 in New...
Capt. Stuart Shippee proposing from near space to his girlfriend Marie Lisman.
Multiple Units joined forces this year to spread holiday cheer 2019 Toy Drop in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
A promotional video for the Hampton Roads Naval Museum's upcoming 9th Annual LEGO Brick by Brick Shipbuilding event.