We reflected on our purpose as individuals, and active members of the military community. I understood now I could be both a military spouse, while keeping my identity as an person outside the military. All I had to do was know my setting may change, but I am the author of my own story. Continue Reading I Found My Voice as an Independent Military Spouse
The Art of Volunteerism
By: Jenna Soliani, IML Guest Writer Those of you who follow us here at It’s a Military Life know that we are avid supports of the veteran community. Christina’s initiative, the Veteran Pen Pal Project (VPPP), pairs our nation’s veterans with pen pals from around the country with the mission to spread joy with the… Continue Reading The Art of Volunteerism
The First Ever IML Internship Cohort Pilot Program
Our Cohort showed us that when we come together and support each other, anything is possible. Over the last several weeks I have the privilege to work alongside some amazing women. Their drive to succeed, build and encourage each other has been so rewarding. Continue Reading The First Ever IML Internship Cohort Pilot Program
Jenny Lynne Stroup: Military Spouse and Mental Health Advocate
Mental health is such an important topic to discuss, especially for our military servicemembers, families, and veterans. IML is excited to have Jenny Lynne Stroup join us today about mental health within the military community and beyond. Jenny Lynne is an outreach coordinator for a military family clinic. She is a mental health advocate with personal and professional experiences that have provided her with the resources and knowledge to help those in the military community and beyond. Continue Reading Jenny Lynne Stroup: Military Spouse and Mental Health Advocate
It’s a Military Life: Be the Lead in Your Own Story, Origin of IML
Our Family Portrait @amandacreatesart: @amandacreatesart Written By: Christina Etchberger, Lifestyle Blogger and Founder of It’s a Military Life Be the lead in your own story, while guiding others to also find themselves. Christina Etchberger, Founder of It’s a Military Life My name is Christina – Army wife, boy mom x 2, former full-time educator… Continue Reading It’s a Military Life: Be the Lead in Your Own Story, Origin of IML
America’s Dinner Table: Submit Your Family’s Recipe!
Written By: Christina Etchberger @itsamilitarylife All great change in America begin at the dinner table. Ronald Reagan Submit Your Recipes HERE for America’s Dinner Table Cookbook by Christina Etchberger One of my favorite memories as a child involved my mother’s home-cooked meals. We all gathered around the dinner table, prayed as a family, and discussed… Continue Reading America’s Dinner Table: Submit Your Family’s Recipe!
Celebrating the Month of the Military Child 2023!
I am grateful to have the opportunity to recognize & celebrate our amazing military children in the Month of the Military Child in April! Military children experience unique situations, and this month is dedicated to recognizing that! As a military spouse with two young children, I recognized first-hand how my kids struggled to understand deployment… Continue Reading Celebrating the Month of the Military Child 2023!
Rosie Riveters
Rosie Riveters inspires the dreamers and doers of tomorrow. Our curriculum is based on providing a productive struggle to build participants’ critical thinking, problem solving skills, and overall confidence in STEM. By working with a broad range of community partners Rosie Riveters is able to provide access to a diverse range of participants as… Continue Reading Rosie Riveters
Melaine Valentin
Hello! My name is Melaine Valentin; I’m 29 years old, I am from Huntington Beach, California, and I am the luckiest woman in the world. I have the privilege of being a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force, AND I am able to live out my childhood dream of being an artist. My… Continue Reading Melaine Valentin
Author: Ryan and Kim Pease
We are Ryan and Kim Pease and we are currently stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. We have been an Air Force family for 14 years and have 4 kids, ages 12, 10, 6, and 4. Have you ever thought about the immense sacrifice our military kids go through at any one of the… Continue Reading Author: Ryan and Kim Pease
Author: Marlene Norgard
My name is Marlene Norgard, I am a military spouse as well as a mom to two beautiful children. As a military mom I faced different challenges with my children that other families did not have to endure. I watched my children struggle with everything from disappearing parents, inconsistent homes, to strained friendships and… Continue Reading Author: Marlene Norgard
Author: Ashley Flowers
My name is Ashley Flowers and I am the author and creator of the children’s book series, “I Might Know a Superhero!” The idea behind this series has been to create books that would inspire kids everywhere to go out and be part of the good in the world. Children love superheroes, so I thought… Continue Reading Author: Ashley Flowers
Great Nonprofits
If you love our work then tell the world! Stories about us from people like you will help us make an even bigger impact in our community. GreatNonprofits – the #1 source of nonprofit stories and feedback – is honoring highly regarded nonprofits with their 2022 Top-Rated List. Won’t you help us raise visibility for… Continue Reading Great Nonprofits
Mother, Mil-Spouse, Author, Zandra Moten
I’m a proud mother of two military-connected girls, a spouse of a retired army officer, I’ve been in education for 25 years and I’m the author of a children’s book series called “It’s PCS Season”, my name is Zandra Moten. As a young girl growing up in low income housing in Alabama, I wanted… Continue Reading Mother, Mil-Spouse, Author, Zandra Moten
Author of Marine Morgan Be My Dream Books
I live in North Carolina with my husband Nolan and two children, Morgan (almost 3) and baby Westley. My husband is a Marine Captain stationed at Camp Lejeune. He and I met in law school, in California, when an Officer Selection Officer showed up on campus to recruit lawyers. He signed up as a Judge… Continue Reading Author of Marine Morgan Be My Dream Books
Latina Military veteran, Author, Educator
Graciela was born in El Paso, Texas to Mexican parents and grew up in Greeley, Colorado. As the first-born daughter of immigrants, she had a weight of responsibility on her shoulders, but she also had dreams. After graduating from high school, she attended the University of California at Berkeley as an Air Force ROTC scholarship… Continue Reading Latina Military veteran, Author, Educator