Tag: Military Community
Liberal Leaning Military Spouses Find Connection, Support In Facebook Groups
Being a left-leaning military spouse can feel isolating. You're adrift in a sea of conservative-minded peers.
Plus, our military community can sometimes feel like an echo...
Why You Should Attend The 5th Annual AMPA Gala
When I started dating my husband, military balls sounded like the greatest nights ever. Get a fancy dress, get all dressed up, have a...
I Have A Message For The Ladies
by Sean P. O’Driscoll, Guest Contributor
Morning ladies, I am looking to get some advice on what would be the best way to get my...
5 Things Not To Say To An Immigrant Military Spouse
by Anna Blanch Rabe, Guest Contributor
My fellow military spouses, we need to talk.
When I was on the NextGen MilSpouse Happy Hour podcast we talked...
The Military’s Best Kept Secret
by Kallie, Guest Contributor
In his groundbreaking research at the turn of the century, "Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community," Robert Putnam,...
My Sisters
by Makinzy Bond, Guest Contributor
We are the only ones who know what it means to sign a contract without putting a pen to paper,...
Is It Worth It To Get Involved In Your Military Community?
"Are we going to have any FRG events?"
I asked our FRG leader at the beginning of my husband's first deployment.
"No," she said,
"I figure I'll...
Confession: I Hate Running
I hate running.
Let me say that again.
I hate running.
I know it’s a sin in some circles. And I’m not talking about a little venial...
How I Survive Military Life As A Liberal
There is a perceived, and mostly real, cultural norm in the military:
conservative and Christian
There are many shades of red, from deep scarlet to more...
A Childfree Military Spouse’s Guide to Military Life
My husband and I were married for less than 3 hours before I was asked The Question:
When are you going to have kids?
One of our...