New Year’s. A time of resolutions, reflection, and fresh starts. My family used to come up with a motto for each year – something broader...

Growing up at the intersection of military and civilian life, I've learned that identity is rarely a simple narrative. Living between two...

At the intersection of family service and national policy, military teens have a complex but often unrecognized magnitude of expertise...

Military life involves a lot of time away from those you love – parents who are deployed, or who simply work such long hours that you...

Ah, television, I love it and hate it. As a kid, I looked for people who were "like me." That kid in first grade who was playing with...

There are countless things to do in Japan - tasty things to eat, fun places to go, and amazing things to see. Here are my top four. #1...

Everyone talks about how moving halfway across the world, getting on a plane, and leaving your family and friends behind feels, but no...

The old year has ended, but winter continues in Midwestern and Northeast America. If you’re still looking for activities to fill your...

Service is a concept that all military families are intimately familiar with. We're familiar with it cause that’s why mom or dad are...

As we can tell by trees shaking their leaves and hot chocolate flying off the shelves, winter is coming. In the months ahead, some states...

Despite the other four places I’ve lived, Fort Bliss was, hands down, my favorite place to live. The just over three years I spent there...

If you moved to Carlisle this summer, welcome! For a great guide to in-town activities, check out this article by Nina A. for some tips...

Military social life is a concept that is commonly underestimated by the civilian eye. I grew up watching my parents transform into shiny...

Summer is at its peak, and the possibilities for fun are endless. In this two-part series, I've tried to find the best places to go...

The Pentagon/Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall duty station and its surrounding area (the DMV region) is home to a high military population,...

Arlington County in Northern Virginia is home to a famous and easily recognizable duty station - the Pentagon. The Pentagon and its...

Summers for military kids are often times of change. Thankfully, most places in the US have the typical staples of summer (pools,...

If you didn’t already know, Guam is a tropical island known for its white sand and clear water. It has a number of awesome things you can...

If you're moving to Southern Arizona, you might be a little bummed out. I'll admit that when I first laid eyes on my new home, I was...

Two years stationed at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania have provided me with many opportunities to check out numerous local spots. Over...