Topic: Military Family

The Suicide Bombing of December 21 and What Came After
A reporter’s journey through war, trauma and healing

When It’s Hard to Be a Military Mom
It was one thing to be a military spouse during peacetime. It was quite another to have a spouse and eventually a child serve during a war.

When “Be Strong” Is Bad Advice for Military Spouses
A military spouse wants to redefine what having strength looks like.

Moving Again. And Again. My Experience as a Military Spouse.
It’s not easy to start over in a new place, and few people understand this better than a military spouse.

Finding Peace in Lederhosen
A jaded Gulf War veteran needed a break, and found it in a small Bavarian town. A reflection by Dave Boe

Minding the Ship During a Storm of Poor Leadership
Even with sound decision-making by a capable and loyal team, the wrong leader can make any mission feel doomed.

Without Birth Control Help, Marines’ Readiness Suffers
Declining access to birth control services and education at boot camp are linked to increased birth rates in the first two years of military service.

Why Isn’t Infertility in Military Women a Bigger Conversation?
For female service members, putting off children and career advancement are linked. Yet, research shows that military women are at a higher risk of infertility. What is the Defense Department doing about this dilemma?

A Military Spouse’s Journey From Annoyance to Advocacy
A military spouse seeks to change an antiquated narrative.