by SpouseLink | Aug 5, 2022 | Lifestyle
Every year on August 7, Americans pause on Purple Heart Day as a way to reflect on the bravery of those who have fought for the U.S. to ensure that their courage is never forgotten. Let’s take a look at the history of the Purple Heart: The Badge of Military Merit The...
by SpouseLink | Aug 3, 2022 | Lifestyle, Transitions
“Gold Star family” is a title reserved for the family of a military member who died in the line of duty. The Gold Star is meant to honor the life, service, and sacrifice of the military member as well as acknowledge the family’s loss and sacrifice. Read on to learn...
by SpouseLink | Jul 29, 2022 | Lifestyle, Money, Transitions
By Claire WoodGuest Blogger It’s hard to believe that 2022 has moved past the halfway point already. This year, I’ve been sharing a month-by-month series on typical ways military families handle common money issues that arise. Last month, I shared 10 tips for...
by SpouseLink | Jul 22, 2022 | Lifestyle, Transitions
By Anna LarsonSpouseLink AmbassadorGuest Blogger “Thank you for your service.” A little old lady behind me in the grocery store during a recent trip to Oregon said this to me as I was paying for our road-trip charcuterie of meat, cheese, and crackers....
by SpouseLink | Jul 21, 2022 | Lifestyle, Transitions
By Jaimi EricksonGuest Blogger Eastern North Carolina is one of my favorite locations on the planet! My family has been stationed in the area twice now. Each time I live here, I find more hidden gems. With three major military bases in the area, I asked my fellow...
by SpouseLink | Jul 20, 2022 | Lifestyle, Transitions
By Amanda HuffmanGuest Blogger Military families have lots of opportunities to see the country and sometimes the world. If you are PCS’ing from one place to another, or if you are living somewhere new, there are always places to see and things to do. This article will...