We all need to decompress and unwind after a long day. But what happens when a pastime infringes on home life and becomes problematic? We asked AW101 readers if their spouses gamed and how they felt about it. Some were simply accepting of it, and others not only gamed with their spouses but also bragged […] Read more…
Diary of a Deployment 5: Homecoming Jitters
My name is Jackie and I am an Army wife. My husband has served for five years and has been fortunate enough (in my eyes, not so much his), to be assigned to non-deploying units. Everything changed the day he informed me that he had to deploy. I invite you to join us as I […] Read more…
“Bourne” to Be a Dad: 8 Steps to a Perfect Father’s Day
We partnered with Grand Central Publishing to share this post. All thoughts and opinions are our own. Father’s Day is right around the corner — on June 18th — and we have ideas for you to pull of the perfect Father’s Day. For your own father, or if your husband is away on TDY or […] Read more…
A Hidden Gem for Your Next #MilSpaWeekend
You need a getaway. An escape. An opportunity to step out of reality and relax, rejuvenate and recharge. Every milspouse does. I whisked away two of my best gals for a #MilSpaWeekend at the magical Berkeley Springs State Park. We said goodbye to our husbands and children, jumped in the car, enjoyed coffees, music and […] Read more…
Touring Near You: Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band
In 2003, actor Gary Sinise, along with Kimo Williams, founded the Lt. Dan Band. Named for Sinise’s iconic character in the film “Forrest Gump,” the cover band has played for 13 years for service members on military bases around the globe. The Lt. Dan Band is part of the Gary Sinise Foundation and performs at […] Read more…
40 Signs You Were Stationed in Germany
One of the perks of military life is the opportunity to see the world. If you’re lucky enough to get orders to Germany, you will learn that pieces of Germany will stay with you for years to come. If you have ever lived in Deutschland, you may find that: You get frustrated by speed limits. […] Read more…