Dear Husband, I tripped over your boots today. They were in the middle of our bedroom floor and I didn’t expect my toe to meet a sturdy combat boot first thing in the morning. At first I was annoyed, but then I quietly moved your boots aside, knowing that they would rest there for the […] Read more…
How He Convinced Me He Should Join the Military
My husband wasn’t a soldier when I met him, far from it actually. When we first locked eyes, he was a 19-year-old with more hair than the military would ever allow, singing karaoke at a college party. Three years after that meeting, we were married. He was finalizing his degree in political science while I […] Read more…
Conceivex To Donate 100 Conception Kits To Aid Military & Combat Veterans Who Need Help Starting Their Family
Conceivex, maker of The Conception Kit® at-home system, an FDA cleared treatment to help couples overcome infertility, today announced it will donate 100 Conception Kits® to members of the U.S. military who need help to start their family. From October 2001 to August 2013, 1,367 male U.S. troops suffered injuries to their genitals or urinary […] 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…
Milspouses Who Served: I Was a Marine
Not all women marry into the military — some enlist in it. Across the country, brave women answer the call of duty and make the choice to serve our country. It is safe to say that some aspects of their commitment were expected, such as physical challenges and a demanding lifestyle. What they may not […] Read more…
You May Be a Military Spouse If…
Upon first glance you may not see it. It may look like we’re from such different walks of life that there is no way we could find common ground. Are we identical? Absolutely not, but I can wager that we have some instant similarities just by the virtue of being “married to the military.” You […] Read more…