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…
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…
History Channel’s New Seal Team Drama Series “SIX” Has Us Hooked!
Let me start out by saying, I typically don’t watch shows that have to do with the military. In-fact, I have a dirty little confession to make; I never watched Army Wives. I’m not saying it wasn’t a good show because the few episodes I did catch were very good! It’s just that i’m not […] Read more…
Army Wife Travels: Holiday Tour of the White House
This holiday season my military children and I were offered the special opportunity to tour the White House. If ever there is a time to visit this historic estate, it is while adorned in holiday splendor. We live in Fort Meade, Maryland and have the fortunate ability to be in downtown Washington DC within an […] Read more…
Wounded Warrior and Dancing With The Stars Champ J.R. Martinez To Guest Star on “Army Wives”
It looks like another “All My Children” alum will make their way over to “Army Wives”. J.R. Martinez is the real life Wounded Warrior and former US Army Soldier who was severely burned and injured while serving in Iraq. In true hero style he didn’t let his injuries or 28 surgeries stop him from living […] Read more…
OffTopic: I Can't Stand The Kardashians and Yes I am a Petition Signer!
Offtopic: These posts are for the folks who don’t mind me writing about things other then the Army Life :) Even at only twenty nine years old, I remember a time when you had to actually have talent to be on TV or in music. It is having talent that made some of our biggest […] Read more…