On Wednesday April 2nd, alleged gunman, Spc. Ivan Lopez walked into a building on Fort Hood and opened fire, got into a car, fired more shots and then went to another building shooting before he was engaged by the female military police officer. Lopez shot and killed himself after being confronted by a military police […]
Top 10 Ways To Feel Safe While Your Spouse Is Away
As a military spouse, I have spent many nights alone in my house while my husband is away. I feel brave when I am alone, however those random little noises can keep me up at night and make me feel scared. Over the years, I have learned some ways to make myself feel safe while […]
Things People Say That Make Military Families Laugh
As a military spouse, there are lots of things people say to me that make me laugh. I remember when we were going through our first deployment, we were about 3 months into it, and I was talking to this lady in the grocery store. Somehow it came up that my husband was in the […]
House Hunting Websites
Sometimes the biggest challenge of an upcoming PCS is trying to find where to begin your research. Luckily, the internet allows military families to begin their research before their service member even receives their orders. Last PCS we had two options: 1. move to California, or 2. move to Virginia. We already knew our two […]
Road Trip Websites And Apps
Many military families get new orders every 2-3 years and have to pack up and drive to their next duty station. Singing songs and playing license plate games aren’t as entertaining as they used to be. “Are we there yet? I have to go to the bathroom, where is the next rest area? I’m hungry, […]
Should I Live On Base Or Off Base
When you first receive orders to PCS, one of the first questions is housing. Should live on post in the barracks or family housing, or off base in the local community? Choosing housing is not an easy option, and several factors need to be taken into consideration. A majority of military personnel and their families […]
