Military marriage can be such a beautiful thing. Some of us marry our high school sweethearts and ride off into the sunset together. Others meet in college or our partner’s first duty station … [Read more...]
My Degree Does Not Define Me
My degree is in criminal justice. Sounds odd now, but in college my dream was to go to law school. After internships and seeing the bill for law school though, I changed my mind. The thing was, it was … [Read more...]
You’re Not Going to Love Every Duty Station and That’s OK
Let's be real: we do not have any choice in where we live. The military picks a place and we go. Sometimes you luck out. You move to a place with lots of sunshine, warm temperatures, amazing … [Read more...]
The 7 Stages of Packing for a PCS
PCS season: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. But really, it was the most stressful of times. It starts long before the move; during the season of orders uncertainty. Remember … [Read more...]
Got Orders? 5 Steps to Take Now to Help Your Job Search
by Amy Schofield, Guest Contributor With the busy summer PCS season approaching, many military spouses will be looking for a new job at their next duty station. But why wait until you arrive … [Read more...]
6 Things to Do Now If You Want to Rent Your Home This Summer
When my husband and I purchased our first home we saw the house as an investment. Yes, we obviously were going to live there while at our duty station, but when we moved in a few years? I have 3 … [Read more...]
Episode 42: We Are All People
NextGen MilSpouse’s Happy Hour Podcast is the official podcast of NextGenMilSpouse.com. We offer a fresh and modern take on military life for today’s military spouse. From navigating your career to … [Read more...]
How to Show Your Volunteer Work on Your Resume
by Amy Schofield, Guest Contributor As a military spouse, how many times have you heard the phrase “volunteering can help you fill in your resume gaps?” I know I have heard that phrase at least a … [Read more...]
5 Traits to Embrace for an Overseas Move
by Lindsay Swoboda, Guest Contributor The overseas orders are cut and you are facing a whirlwind of preparation. Should you bring the car? What side of the road do they drive on? … [Read more...]
On Being Outsiders
by Anna Blanch Rabe, Guest Contributor We have journeyed in and out, across the breadth and length of the state of New Mexico as the Trail of Tears (also known as Highway 60/84) has taken us … [Read more...]