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By Terri Barnes Giving back is the key to getting the most out of any military assignment. Finding ways to contribute to an adopted locale, according to military spouses, is often the best way to...

By Terri Barnes When navigating and building support networks for military life, personal connections make all the difference. For all the moving pieces—transitions, mental health, school changes, deployment, and more—many avenues of support are available,...

In a well-worn notebook belonging to military spouse Terri Barnes, a handwritten recipe for pumpkin cookies is marked with the signs of many batches baked in many different kitchens. Some of the marks look...

Patriotism means love and devotion for one’s country. It can be shown in a variety of ways, including thoughts, words, and actions. Here are some activities and conversations to help kids learn about patriotism...

For Gold Star Wife and Mother Deborah Tainsh, author of Heart of a Hawk: One Family’s Sacrifice and Journey Toward Healing, every day is Memorial Day. Deborah’s son Patrick, a soldier, was killed in combat...

Anyone, whether military or civilian, can recognize those who serve the military by saying “thank you,” by volunteering, and by learning more about those who serve. Nancy Polette's middle grade picture book, N Is for Never...