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The Importance of Writing During Deployment

Jun 15, 2019Strength 4 Spouses1 Commentdeployment, family, Guest Postdeployment, military families, military life, preserving memories, writing during deployment

*Guest Post from Author Rina Neiman* I have never served in the military, but I am half-Israeli, which is synonymous with being from a military family. Israel is a country where every citizen must serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) when they turn 18. Women serve for 2 years and men for 3. In…

7 Meaningful Ways to Volunteer in the Fort Bragg Community

May 21, 2019Strength 4 Spouses3 Commentsfamily, military life, Nonprofit Organizations, Personal Development, reflectionFort Bragg, military families, military life, military spouses, nonprofits, volunteerism, volunteers

Over the last 3 years, I have found my own strength in military life through volunteer service to the local military community. The great thing about Fort Bragg is that there are ample opportunities to volunteer, no matter what your schedule may be. Many special events need volunteers throughout the year, while other organizations simply…

Experienced Military Moms Offer Advice to Military Spouse Moms-to-Be

May 8, 2019Strength 4 Spouses3 Commentsdeployment, Faith, family, Guest Post, military life, Personal Developmentmilitary families, military life, military spouses, moms, Mothers Day, new moms

Military moms have more than the transition of motherhood to adjust to. Often times than not, they have to adjust to motherhood while separated from their spouse due to deployments or TDY’s. Many do not live near their family or support system, which can make this transition very scary. In hopes of helping new military…

Review of “Daddy Left with Mr. Army”

Apr 20, 2019Strength 4 Spousesdeployment, family, military life, Product Review, Recommended Productschildren's books, deployment, military families, military kids, military life, military spouse author

This book is written by Chandelle Walker and illustrated by Joshua Allen. To learn more about Chandelle or to order your copy of her book, click here. Disclaimer: A free copy of this book was issued in exchange for an honest review. Daddy Left with Mr. Army approaches the topic of deployment and the…

The Strength & Resilience of Military Kids

Apr 8, 2019Strength 4 Spousesdeployment, family, military lifedeployment, military families, military kids, military life, month of the military child, resilience, strength

Since the year 1986, thanks to Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, April has been dubbed Month of the Military Child to celebrate these amazing kiddos located all over the world. Throughout the month, you can expect to see special activities at installations nationwide, online giveaways and contests, as well as tributes to these brave little…