I had the privilege of sitting in the United States Congressional Auditorium yesterday to hear the results of the BSF's most recent project, the Military Family Lifestyle Survey Report. I looked … [Read more...]
Crazy Ex-Wives and DIY Divorces
I divorce thee. I divorce thee. I have my own printer and I can divorce thee any time I want.In an unbelievable story of military love and betrayal, Staff Sgt. Zachariah Siemers allegedly … [Read more...]
How Do You Feel About Women in Combat?
The topic of women in combat has always been a touchy one. Many feel that while women should be allowed in the military, they do not belong in jobs that place them on the front line. Others believe … [Read more...]
What Do You Get a Soldier For Mother’s Day?
There are certain days that just about every guy fears when it comes to recognizing his wife. The big ones are anniversaries, her birthday, Valentine's Day and of course, Mother's Day for the … [Read more...]
Top Ten Ways to Enjoy Your Drill Sergeant Marriage
Drill Sergeant duty has been filled with ups and downs. It’s hard seeing my husband so tired and having to convince myself that even though he’s home physically, it doesn’t mean he is home … [Read more...]
How To Celebrate Mother’s Day Alone
My husband has never been out to sea on Father’s Day. Somehow the guy misses Mother’s Day every other year, I swear. When this happens, I figure I’ve got two choices: 1) beat my head on a … [Read more...]
Welcome Home, But Where’s My Ring?
Some women will never part with their original wedding ring. It’s sentimental and symbolic and no other ring could ever take its place. I thought I was that kind of woman until this past … [Read more...]
Can You Stop a 18-Year-Old From Getting Married?
Jeff’s 18-year old daughter is getting married. Considering the chances of a teen marriage lasting even ten years, that is problem enough. (See my related column about marrying young here.) But … [Read more...]
Army Wives Highlights Gay MilSpouses
If you didn’t see last week’s episode of "Army Wives," you missed a first in the show’s history. The plot revealed that Charlie, a female civilian employee of Fort Marshall’s Youth Activity … [Read more...]
Waddling to the Finish Line With Help
At the moment, I’m 36 weeks pregnant with our first child. The last nine months are rapidly coming to a close and I am really looking forward to meeting our daughter. I know, in that moment, the … [Read more...]
Unexpected Military Perk: Repeat First Kisses
The military is one of the few places where couples can have their first kiss many times.I heard that once when I was still dating Ryan, before his first deployment, and it made me think. Is it a … [Read more...]
New Survey Seeks to Help Gay MilFams
A gay and lesbian support organization is asking troops with same-sex partners to take an online survey aimed at gauging what care and benefit challenges the repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell has left … [Read more...]
No Break Doesn’t Make You A Better Mom
Whether you are a stay-at-home parent, working parent, or something in-between, taking care of little ones when your spouse is deployed is a tall order. It’s exhausting. It’s a 24/7 job and often … [Read more...]
What’s Wrong With The “Dad Way” of Doing Things?
Military dads come to parenting in their own way. This week on Kit Up, a new dad has repurposed a tactical "go bag" as a man-appropriate diaper bag for his new baby. The guy thinks he is all set. … [Read more...]
How To Do Reintegration Without A Shrimp Fork
There is one aspect of military life that is kicking me in the teeth over the last year or so. Reintegration. Or rather I like to think of it as "trying to figure out what normal family life is … [Read more...]
How We Leave Our Mark In Military Life
I have two boys. They are 11 and 9. They make a big mess.I am only one person. I am old enough to know I shouldn't have to pick up for able bodied boys. I bitch and moan about their mess.Last year … [Read more...]
Family Meeting!
Poor kids thought that we were arguing. We were having a discussion of future plans and scenarios that will affect all of us. It was going in circles and opinions were being discussed between the two … [Read more...]
My Sugar Mama Promise
About thirteen foolish years ago, I did a very unwise thing. No...it wasn't marrying my husband; that was a great thing. But it did involve him.I was pregnant with our first son and along with … [Read more...]
