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Women in the military: Making waves since WWI
The history and role of military women throughout the years is fascinating. Dive in and take a look back at the role women have played in the U.S. military from WWI to the present day. Here is how...
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The unknown story of the Six Triple Eight: an all Black, female WWII battalion
The story of the Six Triple Eight, an all-Black, all-female World War II Battalion, is unknown to many Americans even after they were recognized and received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2021. But...
View ArticleVA benefits everyone should know about
The Department of Veterans Affairs can feel overwhelming. While VA benefits are primarily for veterans it is still important for military spouses to know about not only what your veteran is entitled...
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3 hidden emotions milspouses face when leaving the military
Leaving the military is full of emotions. When we talk about emotions most often people focus on the military member. Heck, they are the ones leaving the military. Their life is the one changing. But...
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6 Tips for PCSing with an EFMP family member
EFMP is an acronym for the Exceptional Family Member Program. It is a Department of Defense program to help military families who have a family member with specialized medical needs. It can be both...
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7 must-do things while you’re stationed in (or visiting) Florida
When people think of Florida they often think of white sand beaches or maybe the thriving theme park industry located near Orlando. But there is so much more to Florida than beaches and theme parks....
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Top 8 things to do while stationed in the Midwest
There is so much to see and do in the Midwest. While you can find field after field of corn, there are a lot of things to do and discover in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas...
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Transition Memoir: ‘I made a list’
This is Chapter 1 in the Transition Memoir. Come back every Thursday to read Amanda Huffman’s story, one chapter at a time. When people ask me how I decided it was time to leave the military, I tell...
View ArticleTransition Memoir: ‘How did I get here?’
This is Chapter 2 in the Transition Memoir. Catch up here. If your mom asks you in the hospital room after delivering birth how you are feeling and you refer back to the fact you survived your...
View ArticleTransition Memoir: Alone
This is Chapter 3 in the Transition Memoir. Catch up here. Although my official transition out of the military didn’t begin until after my husband completed an eight-week training, it was the catalyst...
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