If you ever find yourself driving down the Richardson Highway, south of Fort Wainwright and north of Eielson Air Force Base there is a little town by the name of North Pole, Alaska. This town without question lives up to its name. Streets by the name of Santa Claus Lane and St Nicholas Drive are […] Read more…
‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ to premiere for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
Via AAFES The holidays will be a little brighter for troops serving in the Middle East as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will team with The Walt Disney Studios to bring “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” to service members in Afghanistan, Iraq and Jordan. Troops will be able to see the highly […] Read more…
The Perfect Gift for Your Rough and Tough Service Member #DuraForce4MyMilitaryFamily
When I give my husband a gift, I like to find something practical that he’ll both use and enjoy and that is worth our hard-earned money. You know, something he wants and needs that will actually last. If you’re in the market for a gift that can bring you two closer and withstand the challenges […] Read more…
Handling An Awkward Night Together
I knew we couldn’t be the only military couple to experience it. You know, that last night before he leaves or the first night reunited, when you want everything to go smoothly but it often doesn’t. Between stress, emotions, and expectations, I was too unhappy to enjoy our last big overnight date before deployment. What […] Read more…
A Military Spouse’s Reality: Alone for the Holidays
I remember my first Christmas as a new Army wife like it was yesterday. I had a small tree in my townhouse I shared with my sister and just a few presents tucked under the tree. Post office boxes lined the wall to my dining room that were meant to be shipped and hopefully reach […] Read more…