Military moms have special challenges that are unique to military moms, whether it's living life as a pseudo single mom while a spouse is away or it's being away themselves while they serve the military. Get tips on everything from being a frugal military mom to surviving the military mom lifestyle.
Domestic abuse is an often overlooked problem within the military. This issue has had recent media attention due to the three deaths of soldiers stationed at Fort Bragg, NC, and the recent discovery of a missing Fort Bliss soldier who had been beaten and stabbed by her husband.
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You're a military spouse. You keep the house, mind the kids, can decipher an LES better than your hubby, and are always ready for the next big change. And we all know there's ALWAYS a next big change looming just ahead. You support your spouse and his military career, often at the expense of your own. Tags: military spouseworkcareerswork from homemilitary families
According to a recent Army Times article, female veterans earn more than their non-veteran, female counterparts. Additionally, the gap between female veterans and non-veterans is greater than the difference in earning power between male veterans and non-veterans. Tags: militaryveteransfemale veteransfemale wages
Military members are rarely stationed near their hometowns, family, or friends. The same, obviously, goes for their spouses and children. Unfortunately, this can lead to children, especially very young ones, viewing their relatives as virtual strangers. You can narrow the gap, however, between your children and your family with video calls through Skype. Tags: skypewebcamkeep in touchvideo calls
