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Military Life for Spouses

When you marry into the military family, you’ll likely find yourself taking on new roles, adapting to changing schedules, learning different ways of doing things and developing creative ways to compromise. The adjustments become much easier if you have the right information and helpful resources at your fingertips.
 

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Maintaining Strong Relationships: Virtual Resources Available to Military Couples

October 7, 2020 @ 4:06 PM | 5 Min Read | 25580 Views

These virtual resources offer relationship support for service members and their partners or spouses during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
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Reconnecting With Your Partner at Home

September 24, 2020 @ 3:07 PM | 5 Min Read | 0 Views

A strong relationship begins at home. Get resources and tips to reconnect with your spouse or partner every day to rekindle your connection. 
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Tips for Communicating in a Long-Distance Relationship

September 22, 2020 @ 6:32 PM | 4 Min Read | 0 Views

Geographic separations can be hard on military couples. But with planning and commitment, it is possible to stay in close touch while apart.
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Department of Defense and Military Identification Cards

September 17, 2020 @ 11:15 AM | 7 Min Read | 573227 Views

One of the most valuable assets to service members is their military ID. The Department of Defense issues distinct identification cards to uniformed service members, their family members and other eligible individuals to serve as proof of the cardholder's identity and Department of Defense affiliation.
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Welcome to Military Life: Support Resources for Military Families

April 23, 2020 @ 6:48 PM | 5 Min Read | 36314 Views

If you’ve recently married into the military, or you or your spouse has just joined, you may be feeling both nervous and excited about the future. During the adjustment period, spouses take on new roles, adapt to new schedules and learn new ways of handling many of life’s obstacles.
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Understanding Common Military Traditions and Customs

April 14, 2020 @ 7:48 PM | 5 Min Read | 5897 Views

Traditions are important as they can bind loved ones or groups of people together. The military is built on traditions, customs and manners, and as a result its members share a common experience. As a family member or friend of a service member, it can be valuable to learn about those traditions and customs your loved one participates in as a part the military community.
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Moving to America and Adjusting to Life

February 14, 2020 @ 8:06 PM | 2 Min Read | 14449 Views

Adjusting to a new culture and language takes time and a dose of patience. We are here to ease your transition and point you to resources that will help you adjust.
Military Spouse Support

Military Spouse Support

January 28, 2020 @ 2:08 PM | 5 Min Read | 64021 Views

If you’ve recently married into the military, or you or your spouse has just joined, you may be feeling both nervous and excited about the future.
Couple saying goodbye before a deployment.

Managing Your Emotions When Your Spouse Is Deployed

November 5, 2019 @ 3:49 PM | 4 Min Read | 58226 Views

Having your spouse deployed can bring up a wide range of emotions, starting when you first learn about the deployment and continuing until well after your spouse has returned home.
Military Spouse Benefits

Military Spouse Benefits

April 19, 2019 @ 12:06 PM | 6 Min Read | 77023 Views

The military lifestyle can be an exciting adventure for spouses as long as you're prepared. Being prepared includes knowing your military spouse benefits — and where to find them — as you navigate your way through the military community.
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Military Spouses: Find Support From a Peer

March 4, 2019 @ 3:37 PM | 2 Min Read | 7205 Views

Attention military spouses: Whether you’re new to the military community or a seasoned spouse, we can all find some solace in talking with a peer who has been there/done that.
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How Military Insignia Works

December 12, 2018 @ 2:39 PM | 4 Min Read | 20756 Views

You might be wondering what those stripes and bars are on your spouse’s uniform. Those symbols represent rank — the higher the rank, the more responsibility.
Life As a Male Military Spouse

Life As a Male Military Spouse

December 12, 2018 @ 2:36 PM | 4 Min Read | 36414 Views

As a male military spouse, you are part of a community that values you.
Connecting to the Community

Connecting to the Community

December 12, 2018 @ 2:36 PM | 4 Min Read | 20263 Views

Joining a community of military spouses gives you a place where you can ask questions, offer support and make life-long friends. Here are a few ideas on how to build your network of friends and fellow military spouses.
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