Military Spouse & Family

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...

Welcome to MCAS New River! Your Guide to Housing, Amenities, and More

Explore Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina. This comprehensive guide covers housing support through Camp Lejeune Military...

Welcome to NAS Pensacola! Your Guide to Housing, Base Access, and More

Complete newcomer's guide to Naval Air Station Pensacola, the cradle of naval aviation and home of the Blue Angels. Learn about base access through the Visitor...

Welcome to Camp Lejeune! Everything You Need to Know About Your New Duty Station

Complete newcomer's guide to Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Covers base entry procedures through Wilson Gate, DEERS check-in,...

PCS Like a Pro: How to Take Control of Your Move (and Your Sanity) with Megan Harless

Military relocation expert Megan Harless shares proven strategies for managing PCS moves efficiently while maintaining mental health and family stability....

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...

5 Army Spouse Benefits You Didn't Know About

Being a military spouse is not easy; the fact that you will be left alone to raise the kids and handle the household while your husband is away is difficult...

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...