Fort George G. Meade is located in Maryland about halfway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and was established in 1917 for troop training during World War I. During World War II, Fort Meade was home to Italian and German prisoners of war, some of whom died in captivity and are now buried on base. With […] Read more…
Milspouse Author Publishes Book “Secret of Souls”
We love to celebrate the victories of milspouses. We understand the challenges of the military lifestyle, and when a spouse juggles those demands and finds success, we can’t help but be both excited and supportive. Aubrie Nixon is a prime example of a milspouse who has followed her passions, and now has quite the following […] Read more…
Haunted Base Tales — Potomac Place, Fort Meade, MD
Fort George G. Meade has a long history dating back to World War I. Several troops have passed through, numerous military families have called it home, and some prisoners of war drew their final breaths while detained here. To this day, many unexplained occurrences happen at Fort Meade. I spoke with a few friends who, […] Read more…
Finding Your Bravery As A Milspouse
As a milspouse, I often put on a brave face. Sure, I could panic and freak out, but instead, I push fear aside and simply handle it. Sometimes it’s for my husband, my children, my family, but a lot of times it’s just for me. Although my wheels may be turning and stomach is churning, […] Read more…
Protect Your Military Family from Life’s Surprises
Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation on behalf of Armed Forces Insurance (AFI). All thoughts and opinions are our own. As Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have demonstrated, disaster can and will strike whether you are prepared or not. A 2017 seasonal forecast in May predicted a total of 14 named storms this season. When the […] Read more…
Milspouse Confessions: Diapers & Wine
One night, much like any other, my husband offered to spearhead our baby and toddler’s bedtime. Thrilled that I was officially “off the clock,” I immediately took him up on it. I sunk deep into my couch and settled in with some mindless screen time. Unfortunately my “checked out” moment was brief. I was ripped […] Read more…