Lifestyle

30+ Things to Do Near Fort Lee in Chester, the Tri-Cities, and Richmond

Fort Lee, Virginia offers easy access to a wealth of activities in the Tri-Cities region and Richmond. Soldiers and families can explore the U.S. Army...

30+ Things to Do Near MCGACC Twentynine Palms in Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and Palm Springs

Stationed at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Twentynine Palms? The Mojave Desert offers more than you'd expect. From Joshua Tree National Park's...

30+ Things to Do Near Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Newport News, and Williamsburg

Discover 30+ activities near Joint Base Langley-Eustis in the Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia. From the Virginia Living Museum and Colonial...

30+ Things to Do Near MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa and Surrounding Areas

A guide to recreation and lifestyle activities near MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Covers on-installation amenities including Seascapes waterfront...

25+ Things to Do Near Fort Sill in Lawton, Fletcher, and More!

Newly assigned to Fort Sill? This guide covers on-post attractions like Medicine Bluffs, Geronimo's Gravesite, and the Field Artillery Museum, plus dining hot...

25+ Things to Do Near Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach

Stationed at Naval Station Norfolk? The Hampton Roads region offers a wide range of activities for service members and their families. From the Nautilus...

25+ Things to Do Near MCAS New River and Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, Swansboro, and Sneads Ferry

Stationed at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River? Jacksonville, NC and the surrounding coastal communities offer a wealth of activities for military families — from...

30+ Things to Do Near NAS Pensacola in Pensacola & Surrounding Areas

Stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola? This guide highlights top attractions on and off base, including the National Naval Aviation Museum, Blue Angels...

Welcome to Camp Pendleton: Your Guide to Housing, Base Access, and More

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is the West Coast's premier Fleet Marine Force training base, spanning 125,000+ acres in northern San Diego County. This guide...

MilSpouse In The House: How United Through Reading Brings Military Families Closer

Host Kristi Nix sits down with Bessie Ostrander of United Through Reading, a nonprofit connecting deployed service members with their children through recorded...

On the Radar: Iran Deal, US Troops in Europe & Expanded Commissary Delivery

This week's military news roundup covers three major stories: President Trump's U.S.-Iran diplomatic agreement signed at Versailles, Defense Secretary...

Memorial Day 2026: Balancing Celebration and Legacy

For most of the country, the final weekend in May is a celebration. It is the unofficial kickoff to summer, bringing neighborhood barbecues, retail sales, and...

Mission Ready Nutrition: Healthy Eating Tips for Military Families

Military families face unique challenges maintaining healthy eating habits with demanding schedules. This guide provides practical nutrition strategies...

Navy Tradition: Why Don't Sailors Wash Their Coffee Mugs?

Explore the fascinating Navy tradition behind sailors' stained, unwashed coffee mugs. This naval custom turns a simple coffee cup into a badge of honor,...

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....

Who Gets to Go to the Moon? Inside NASA’s Modern Astronaut Selection Process

On April 1, 2026, four astronauts will climb aboard a spacecraft and, for the first time in more than half a century, head toward the Moon. The Artemis II...