As a parent, I recall the utter horror of a child’s toy unexpectedly playing in the middle of the night. I’d walk into my son’s room, who would be sound asleep, and I would quickly turn off the toy — anything to make it stop. Creeped out, I’d crawl back into bed and somehow manage […] Read more…
Haunted Tales from the Base: Fort George G. Meade
When you move to a new duty station, Facebook groups are a wonderful resource. You ask about doctors, places to visit, local schools and more. What you might not expect is an active thread about ghostly, unexplained activity in your home. For a group of Fort George G. Meade neighbors, this is exactly what recently […] Read more…
For Every Military Spouse at Your First Military Ball
Pretty soon you’ll start to see everyone in the military spouse community posting all over Facebook about one thing. Military balls. Ball season is just about here. Every branch of the military seems to find something to celebrate between September and February! Military balls can be super glamorous and exciting. They can also be incredibly […] Read more…
Meet Maxine Reyes: Entertainer, Speaker, Author & Veteran
Jamaican-born U.S. Army Captain Maxine Reyes is the embodiment of ambition. The retired veteran served in both the U.S. Army and Air Force, and all the while, she managed to do it while married to a fellow service member and raising a daughter. Although recently retired, Maxine isn’t standing still. She is adapting to her new multi-faceted […] Read more…
Part 1: When Stationed In Savannah: The Perfect Staycation Hotel for Military Families
Disclosure: Our stay was provided by Savannah Riverfront Marriott. All opinions are ours and are based on this experience and our previous stays. If you’re stationed at Fort Stewart in Hinesville, Georgia or Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah—you may not even realize how close you are to a gem of a travel destination. Savannah, Georgia […] Read more…
Evacuation Entitlements, USAA, & Hurricane Preparedness for Your Military Family
With Hurricane Florence scheduled to make landfall along the Southeast, many military families find themselves making the choice to hunker down while others choose (or are ordered) to evacuate. These tips and resources will prepare your family and increase safety. If the military orders an evacuation, as it has in the past, your family will […] Read more…