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Military Spouse and Family Spotlights
Spotlight: Rebecca Hines and @Sadiegrace_xo
We are so excited to have Rebecca Hines @Sadiegrace_xo with us as our first Spotlight Interview: Children’s Edition. Rebecca is an Air Force wife, mother of three, and is especially passionate about her family’s journey regarding her daughter Sadie’s medical diagnosis. Her family has come together strong and empowered, for Sadie’s health and happiness, despite…
Spotlight: Billie Jean Groncki
Billie Jean is a business consultant with Usborne Books and More. She is a military wife, and a mother to two adorable little ones. So excited to share about her amazing journey as a consultant for the Usborne Books and More company. Billie Jean loves working with such an amazing community that gets books in…
Spotlight: Liz McChesney
We are so excited to introduce Liz McChesney to our team as our Motivation and Resource Expert. I met Liz at a luncheon for a new spouse in our battalion. She was so energetic and positive, and her energy made others open up and get to know each other better. I’m so happy to have…
Spotlight: Renee Walker
Renee Walker is the author and illustrator of the children’s picture book My Letter to Daddy. She was inspired to write the book for her children during her husband’s third deployment, and later published the book to support military children of all branches of service to express their various feelings during times of family separation or deployment. …
Spotlight: Desiree Walker
“My name is Desiree and I don’t have it figured out. I have been married to my husband for 13 years. We have 4 children and an old pup, Luna. I am a makeup artist, a furniture refurbisher, upholsterer, expert junker and a vintage traveling shop.” What inspired you to begin you social media…
Spotlight Special: Spouse’s Best Friend
In light of it being Pet Appreciation Week, I wanted to shine a little spotlight on my furry best friend-Andie. Andie is my family’s little four year old morkie, who has been with us since the beginning. My husband and I welcomed her into our family right when we got married. The first time I…
Spotlight: Patricia Allen, Military Spouse and IML’s Contributing Nutritionist
We are so excited to officially welcome Patricia Allen as one of our contributors for the It’s a Military Life community. Check out her weekly nutrition Facebook posts for #tacoboutnutritiontuesday. “My name is Patricia Allen, I’m a mom of two, mil spouse of 7 years with my loving husband. In 2013, I earned a Bachelors…
Spotlight: Steve Schmitt (@mrarmywife)
I am so delighted to put the spotlight on @mrarmywife, Steve Schmitt! Mr. Army Wife, Steve Schmitt has been a military spouse for 19 years. He met his wife in college, they married in 2000 before joining the military in May 2001. After 4 years, she reenlisted, attended Officer Candidate School and Steve became solely…
Spotlight: Casey Douglass Synder, IML’s Fitness Contributor
Meet Casey Douglass Synder! Casey will be bringing you lots of fitness and health info each week on #WorkoutWednesday! Follow @itsamilitarylife on Facebook and Instagram to check out her posts about how to add a little more health and fitness into your everyday routine. “Hi all! I’m Casey! A mom of two and married to my…
Spotlight: Christina Etchberger
Welcome to Spotlight! My name is Christina Etchberger, and I am the creator of It’s a Military Life. I am an Army spouse, among many, that has grown so much as an individual. I have learned a great deal from others who are experiencing a very similar military lifestyle-no matter what branch or rank. The…
Meet the Creator
Spotlight: Christina Etchberger
Welcome to Spotlight! My name is Christina Etchberger, and I am the creator of It’s a Military Life. I am an Army spouse, among many, that has grown so much as an individual. I have learned a great deal from others who are experiencing a very similar military lifestyle-no matter what branch or rank. The…