Spouse and Family Headlines
Here’s Why Military Spouses Might Need Life Insurance, Plus Where to Shop
Sometimes military spouses need even more life insurance than service members do.
Military Spouses Can Save Money Long-Term Despite Challenges: Here’s How
Military life comes with enough uncertainty. Your retirement plan does not have to.
Does Your Teenager Need a Car? What Military Families Should Consider
At some point, many families start asking the same question: Should we buy our teenager their own car?
Commissary 101: How to Shop at the Commissary
You can make the most of your commissary trip and feel like an old pro whether it's your first time or 50th, by reading our guide.
Off the Clock With Dr. Emma: Military Spouses, It's Time to Find Your People
I didn’t expect we would find ourselves here again so quickly.
Dear Military Spouse: Here's Why We Appreciate You
In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, here is what we adore about you.
How to Visit a Free Blue Star Museum This Summer
The program offers free admission to active-duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families.
Hobbies That Keep Military Spouses Sane (and Why They Matter More Than We Think)
Military spouses spend so much time supporting others that it’s easy to forget we need support, too. Sometimes that support looks like therapy or community, and sometimes it looks like a walk, a book or a needle and thread.
US Army Bestows First Julia Compton Moore Award for Spouse Appreciation
The Army’s new Julia Compton Moore Lifetime Achievement Award honors military spouses’ service. Amy Mingus is the first recipient of the new honor.
Travel Sports and Military Life: Should You Try It?
Travel sports and military life both demand flexibility. They stretch the family calendar. They create incredible memories. And when approached with intention and perspective, they can also build strong, adaptable, grounded kids.
Off the Clock With Dr. Emma: When Every Hard Conversation Turns Into a Fight
Dear Dr. Emma, My husband and I love each other. And, honestly, our marriage is pretty solid overall. We’re friends and around most things, good teammates. We’re not like some couples we know: constantly fighting. But there are certain conversations we ju
Off the Clock With Dr. Emma: My Spouse Is Home From Deployment, but Something’s Not Right
My spouse is finally home after deployment. This is what we waited for. This is what we pushed through all the hard days for. But now that he’s here, he can’t seem to settle.
4 Things Families Need to Know About the Military’s MWR Libraries
If you’ve never explored what your DoD library access includes, it may be worth taking a look.
The Community You Carry With You as a Military Spouse
Military spouses understand “community” differently from most people. We build it, lose it and rebuild it faster than feels comfortable.
Off the Clock with Dr. Emma: Will Love Survive a Spouse’s Medical Separation from the Military?
Dear Dr. Emma, My husband is being med-boarded out of the Army after 14 years of service. On paper, this was supposed to be a good thing. What is a surprise is that we’re only a few months into the process, and it’s like everything is coming unglued.
Finally, A Transition Program Designed with Military Spouses in Mind
This new program helps spouses with their career goals while their service members are facing their own transition to civilian life.
Caring for Elderly Parents When You Live Across the Country
Caring for aging parents from across the country is stressful and complicated — especially for military families. Here’s how to navigate long-distance caregiving with clarity, communication and support.
Holiday Traditions Military Spouses Experience Around the World
Military spouses around the world discover unique holiday traditions wherever they’re stationed. From German Christmas markets to Hawaiian sandmen, these experiences become part of their family story.
What Do Tricare and FEDVIP Vision Benefits Actually Cover?
Do military benefits cover vision care? Here’s what you need to know about Tricare and FEDVIP vision coverage.
Overview of Military Spouse and Family Benefits
Don't know exactly how to get your military spouse and family benefits, or want to know more about what they are? Read on.