Headlines: Wars lessons being applied to ease combat stress. And, The war in Afghanistan has claimed the lives of two sons of an Arkansas couple who also have a third son in the military.

For many spouses and family members of the Coast Guard, the feeling of being secluded from other branches and the military can cause stressors in the way they support their families.

Michelle Obama has two passions: tackling childhood obesity in children and ensuring that military families have the support they need.

In part 5 of our “New to the Military” series we will be discussing the topic we have all waited for, preparing for homecoming!

In part 4 of her “New to the Military” guide, Angela Caban covers the basics of deployment that include: emergencies, OPSEC, and care packages.

Military families juggle parenting, work and budget crunches, while dealing with deployments, homecomings, and the occational PCS. So how do we handle the chaos?

In a heartwarming story – something much needed after the past couple of weeks – the Las Vegas Sun reported that more than 100 moms-to-be were treated to a baby shower at one of the local casinos.

Each month we bring a new military spouse with a new story to tell. This month Lindsey Bohman opens up about being a single mom, and how she copes through multiple deployments.

My husband is currently serving in the Army National Guard. It is clear that the more I make friends, the more support I find right here in our civilian community.

Amanda Savage is a National Guard spouse who dedicates her life to taking care of her family. Amanda shares with us how she gained the strength to cope through loss, depression and the many stressors of the life of a military spouse.