“‘Join the military,’ they said. ‘Have a guaranteed paycheck,’ they said.” This was a text I received from my frustrated husband — a soldier — regarding the recent government shutdown and potential resulting impacts. Presently, the military is still getting paid, but there is a great deal of uncertainty happening at the federal government level. […] Read more…
When Scammers Steal Military Identities: Interview with Army SSG Henry Gundacker
You’re on social media or a dating site, and a handsome man or beautiful woman in uniform starts to message you. Unfortunately, this individual may not be a service member, and instead is an imposter, looking to scam you out of money. In the best case scenario, you immediately realize the red flags, end the […] Read more…
New Year, New Jewelry For You, Milspouse
This “treat yourself” post is brought to you by a Marine-turned-jeweler and his milspouse wife. See why the husband and wife team behind The Jewelry Republic strives to be your jeweler and THE jeweler of the military community. All thoughts and opinions are our own. Can you believe that the New Year is nearly here? […] Read more…
Rae Dunn Military Giveaway
Running through Home Goods Knocking fellow Dunners out the way Trying to get Rae Dunn goods Then taking IG pics on a flatlay Ok we’re being funny, but since it’s almost Christmas we here at Army Wife 101 love giving away goodies just as a way of saying thank you for being a reader. The […] Read more…
Why Today’s Milspouse Needs Access to Online Degrees
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Bay Path University. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Life as a military spouse is anything but predictable. Between frequent PCS moves, trainings, deployment, and holding down the homefront, the last thing you need is a rigid, traditional academic program. You’re expected to bloom where you’re […] Read more…