Military Spouse & Family

Your Mental Load Doubles When Your Partner Deploys, and Most Military Spouses Carry It Alone

Military spouses face an overwhelming mental load during deployments, becoming the sole planner, decision maker, and emotional anchor. This short piece...

PCS-Proof Your Resume

Military spouses face unique career challenges with frequent relocations. This video explores portable, high-demand careers like pharmacy techs, dental...

Military Kids and Deployment: How Kids Handle Deployment and How Parents Hold the Line at Home

A 36-second video addressing how military children cope with deployment stress through behavioral changes like sleep troubles and increased clinginess. The...

MilSpouse in the House: Decluttering, PCS Life, and What Actually Matters with Shannon Leyko

Coast Guard spouse Shannon Leyko joins host Kristi Nix to discuss practical decluttering strategies for military families constantly dealing with PCS moves....

Commissary Bag Fees Started April 6: What You’ll Pay and How to Save

Nationwide, stores have begun charging for plastic/paper bags, or they do not supply bags unless you pay for reusable bags. For quite a bit of time, the...

Millspouse in the House Episode 8: Real Estate Readiness with Grant Vermeer

Military spouse and real estate expert Grant Vermeer shares essential guidance for military families navigating home buying and selling. From avoiding costly...

MilSpouse in the House: Military Teen Voices & Bloom Program

Host Christie Nix speaks with NMFA's Raleigh Smith Duttweiler and Kait Hsu about Bloom, a program created by military teens for military teens. They discuss...

MilSpouse in the House: Military Spouse of the Year Program Spotlight

Join host Kristi Nix for an inspiring episode featuring Armed Forces Insurance's Lori Simmons and 2025 Military Spouse of the Year Jamie Billert. They discuss...

Return to Base: Sally Rejas -- Puerto Rican Military Spouse Journey

Sally Rejas shares her remarkable journey from Puerto Rico to the 82nd Airborne on Return to Base podcast. Host Cliff VanRickley explores Sally's childhood as...

MilSpouse In The House: Giving Tuesday Military

Host Christie Nix welcomes the three military spouse founders of Giving Tuesday Military and Inspire Up Foundation: Army veteran spouse Maria Reed, Coast Guard...

MilSpouse In The House: Air Force Spouse Amy Pottinger on Food Network & Family Life

Air Force Reserve spouse Amy Pottinger shares her journey from PCS moves across Alaska, Hawaii, Florida, and Texas to appearing on Food Network shows. She...

MilSpouse in the House: Real Estate Readiness with Grant Vermeer

Christie Nix interviews Navy veteran and military spouse Grant Vermeer about real estate challenges facing military families. The episode covers common...

Things to Do at Fort Bragg & Fayetteville: Your Complete Recreation Guide

Discover the best activities at Fort Bragg and surrounding Fayetteville, NC area. From outdoor adventures at Smith Lake and Army Travel Campground to exploring...

Military Gift Guide for Men -- Holiday Shopping Ideas

Brief holiday gift guide offering curated present ideas specifically for military men. Features shopping suggestions for active duty service members, veterans,...

2025 Military Gift Guide: Unique Personalized Ideas

A brief guide showcasing unique and personalized military-themed gift ideas for the holiday season. Features creative options for service members, veterans,...

2021 Military Gift Guide: Gifts for Kids

A brief musical gift guide segment featuring holiday gift recommendations specifically for military families shopping for children during the 2021 season. This...