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…
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…
The Milspouse’s Fantasy Holiday Wish List
After hearing the song “Santa Baby” a few times this holiday season, I started wondering: if we milspouses could get anything we wanted, what would we ask for? Sure, cash and a ring would be nice, but what extravagant fantasy item would truly be a game changer for our everyday life? Let’s dream big for […] 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…
The Milspouse Guide to Sexting
Military couples aren’t always under the same roof, in the same time zone or on the same continent. It is almost guaranteed that at some point, you and your significant other will endure a period of separation thanks to moving, training or deployment. Now, let’s be candid. Your conversation with your favorite service member isn’t […] Read more…
How I Found My Village While Stationed Abroad
When we learned that our first duty station would be Wiesbaden, Germany, my husband and I were elated. I soon realized that I would be raising our 2-year-old and a 5-month-old sons without my hometown support network of family and friends. I had grown accustomed to my little village and wondered how I would fare […] Read more…