By Lizann Lightfoot
For deployments lasting a year or longer, service members are often granted a week or two of leave near the middle of deployment. Continue reading Making the Most of a R&R Visit During Deployment
By Kristi Stolzenberg
Monday night, 7:30, mid-April, along with half a dozen other parents I’ve never met, I’m sitting in one of the many metal folding chairs lining the mirrored wall of Continue reading Making Time for All the “Lasts” Before You PCS
By Blake Stillwell, Military Times
Guess what, your spouse and family are transitioning to new lives just like you are. Gone are the days where Uncle Sam dropped a bag of money on your homes on the 1st and 15th of every month. Continue reading How to support your spouse during your shift to civilian life
By Katelyn Nixon
What makes a house feel like a home if we can’t feel rooted where we are? We are constantly shifting. Sometimes it feels like Continue reading Quick Tips for Settling Into a New Home
By Kristi Stolzenberg
If you ever run an internet search for the phrase “military spouse resume,” you’ll be swimming in articles offering tips for a winning military spouse resume. Continue reading How to Make Your MilSpouse Resume Shine
By Danielle Jackola
As we honor the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, I had the privilege of speaking with Jan Scruggs and learning about “The Story Behind the Wall” (page 12). Our conversation prompted some introspection, and I considered my legacy. Continue reading A Letter From the Editor–What’s Your Legacy?
As a spouse, you manage the unique challenges of military life. You may take on new roles and adapt to new schedules. Department of Defense has resources to help you and your family thrive. Continue reading Resources Every Military Spouse Needs
By Kristi Stolzenberg
If you ever run an internet search for the phrase “ military spouse resume tips ,” you’ll be swimming in articles offering tips for a winning military spouse resume. Now, if you are a janitor’s spouse, or a CPA’s spouse, you’ll probably come up short.
Continue reading 7 Military Spouse Resume Tips for Career Opportunities
Many civilian employers have admitted challenges when it comes to evaluating a veteran during a job interview – this is why these veteran interview tips will give you an extra edge. Often, veterans have difficulty explaining how their military experience relates to the needs of the civilian employer. Continue reading The Dos and Don’ts of Veteran Interview Tips
By Danielle Jackola
Separation can be challenging for everyone, but service members and their families can respectively face unique situations that no one anticipates. Continue reading “Who Moved My Couch?”: Minimizing Your Spouse’s Post-Deployment Stress
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