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It Doesn’t Get Easier…
It started with great news: our 8-year-old drama queen was awarded a significant speaking part in the school’s holiday play–her first foray into ac..
What Happens After the Happy Homecoming Videos?
There’s nothing more heartwarming than videos of families running toward their service member who just returned home from deployment.
For twenty ..
“I am Battle Comic” Documents Stand Up Comedy for Troops, and Donates Ticket Sales to NMFA
Recently, NMFA was approached by filmmaker and former comedian, Jordan Brady, who directed and produced a documentary called “I Am Battle Comic,” th..
Let’s Roll! This Air Force Lt. Colonel Business Owner Doesn’t Settle for “Boring”
Ask most service members who’ve been on a long term deployment—things can get a little boring in between combat missions. Whether they’re on a carri..
A Trip to Remember: Visiting Your Spouse While They’re Deployed
Within a month of my husband’s deployment to Camp Stanley, South Korea, I had already booked my plane ticket to visit for the Christmas holiday. Whe..
When Minimalism & Military Lifestyles Merge
Stacks of unopened mail by the door. Broken crayons in the junk drawer (c’mon now, we all have one). Maternity clothes shoved on the top shelf of my..
4 Ways Journaling Changed My Life (And How It Can Change Yours, Too)
Ever since I can remember, I’ve kept a journal. In 2nd grade, my teacher had me jot things down daily as a way to improve my writing and storytellin..
The True Meaning of Christmas: Military Mom Writes Novel Dedicated to Marine Corps Son
For Mary Alice Monroe, supporting the military, and the families who stand behind them, is a cause close to her heart. Her son, Zachary, is a retire..
The 3 Most Important Tips for Military Families Struggling During the Holidays
The holidays can be a tough time for many families, especially military families. Parties, dinner guest, out-of-town relatives visiting, and countle..
5 Gifts Military Life Gave Me (And #2 is a Shocker!)
Around the holidays, it can be hard to find things to be grateful for in military life. During this time, many are going through deployments, trying..