The Department of Defense has many ways for a military spouse to also enjoy the benefits of going to college for free or close to nothing. As spouses and dependents of our military it is important that you understand the benefits that we are entitled to and how to use them.

Before Vernessa Neu became a Navy wife, mother of 4 daughters (ages 22 months to 15 years old), and the founder/executive editor of MilitaryTeenOnline.com, she herself was serving in the Navy and grew up an Army brat. Vernessa’s life is bustling with the military, and this is something that she is very proud of. In “Life of a Military Wife”, Vernessa opens up about her military experiences as well as her struggles, fears and proudest moments as a military spouse.

Chrisy Krueger is an Army wife, mother and a published author. She currently resides in Florida with her husband and two boys. Her book “Vino in Vo” is a beautiful story on the struggles of military life, and great friendships. I had the opportunity to chat with Chrisy about military life, writing and how she handles the pressures of being an Army wife.

Once your soldier has returned from deployment, you may be very eager to get into a routine. But what if your soldier is not? Do they seem more distant, angry, stressed or are they avoiding conversation? The excitement of homecoming can blind our reality, and in many cases spouses will either ignore the signs or just not know how to handle the situation.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is becoming more common today with soldiers returning from single or multiple deployments. PTSD is a very severe anxiety disorder that if left untreated can have devastating consequences for the soldier as well as their families. So how do you know when your soldier needs medical attention?

The first care package I sent my husband was a disaster. To avoid your own care package fiasco, I have composed a list of tips that are sure to help you out!

When my husband deployed in 2008, I wanted to make sure that I filled the time with something that would pay off in the long run. I knew that I would be motivated to get my degree and it would make him proud that I was doing something so important while he was away.

Operation Purple Camp is an amazing organization formed to support the children who make sacrifices for our country everyday through generosity of spirit and bravery. It so important for all of us to remember that our soldiers are not the only ones sacrificing for our country, children in particular sacrifice a great deal in their absence.

As much as you have dreamt about returning home, you may be a little leery about what you should expect when you get there. There is nothing wrong with having these concerns. After all, you have each been apart now for so long how can you anticipate the changes you’ve both gone through? The entire dynamic of your family [...]

Most of society has a naïve perspective when it comes to the extreme emotional stress that our service member’s families experience once left behind. When a soldier is deployed, everyone close to that soldier is affected. We must understand the impact this stress can have on a family and the warning signs for more serious reactions in [...]

What happens to the families left behind once our soldiers have been deployed? How are they cared for when they return? I used to think that the toughest part of service would have been leaving your family behind. Yet I honestly never gave as much thought to the day-to-day tasks that would become much more [...]