Written by Tiffany Wade Military Spouse Guest Writer Our Military Love Story started my senior year of High School. I was 17 and getting ready to conquer the world. He was 19, rebellious and so incredibly handsome. I had never met such a caring, thoughtful person as him. He would always go out of his…
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We are all storytellers with a story to tell. For over 27,000 years, since the discovery of the first cave paintings, humans have been sharing stories. They are the thread that connects us as human beings. And the secret weapon for military families for bridging the miles during times apart. Reminiscing shared stories together reinforces…
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Attention Service Members, Military Spouses and Veterans Here’s your chance to combine your flair for writing and your military life experiences for a chance to be featured in our Military Community. The theme is Military Love Stories. We are looking for well-written, creative, meaningful real-life stories that celebrate the heartwarming power of LOVE in Military…
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According to the World Economic Forum June 2015 stats, the U.S. Department of Defense is the largest employer in the world with 3.2 million on the payroll. It is not surprising to learn that over 60% of those brave women and men are married. That’s approximately 1.9 million military love stories looking for happily ever…
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Pursuing higher education is not only stimulating and exciting; it also opens the door to rewarding opportunities. Especially when it comes to military life. A common misconception is that Higher Education only refers to college. But it actually includes many different types of postsecondary education (after High School) like GED classes, English as a second…
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It takes a special person to keep the universe of a military household in motion. And in the center of that universe is where you’ll find the military mom. Whether working full-time, part-time or stay-at-home, moms need to continue growing in order to become the best version of themselves. Going back-to-school is one of the…
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As a military spouse or veteran, you are no stranger to setting and accomplishing goals. You have tackled tough training programs and weathered military challenges like relocation and deployments. Now it’s time to set your next goal for success. As you set your goal, make a promise to yourself to do whatever it takes to…
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If you are a parent, cherish the role that is so uniquely yours. Similar to serving your country, it is a duty of love and dedication that deserves the very best version of yourself that you can bring to it. To meet the challenge of raising children in a military household, parents often feel the…
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It is that time of the year again! The summer sun is calling your name, and it is time to begin daydreaming about barbecues, family vacations and spending long days at your favorite places. The time has come to let loose and enjoy what is arguably the most fun season: summer. Military spouses and Veterans…
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In a BYOD (bring your own device) world where entire lives are stored on hard drives and college degrees earned online, it is increasingly important to stay aware and on the offense for cyber threats. The use of mobile technology in the virtual classroom of online learning has completely changed the way students access resources…
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As the sun shines brighter and winter melts away, the perks of online learning get even clearer. Flexibility, convenience and cost efficiency are just a few benefits students are taking advantage of as they make the choice to become distance learners. It makes sense. Imagine back in high school, if you would have been able…
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For over 40 years, generations of American school children learned to read with Dick and Jane. “See Dick. See Dick run. Run, Dick, run!” Then in the 1960s progressive education pushed the pendulum away from the whole-word Dick and Jane theory over to phonics and later balanced reading instruction. Similarly, higher education is breaking away from…
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