We have launched the latest iteration of its biennial Military Family Support Programming Survey, a national study that has helped shape the narrative around military life. All active-duty service members, veterans, and their families are encouraged to participate… Read More Continue Reading How are you connected to military family life?
Resume Builder
Resumebuilder.com has created guides to help our active-duty military and veterans craft the perfect cover letter and resume to help them successfully transition back into civilian careers. We’ve created a detailed guide that will walk through every step of creating an effective military to civilian cover letter and resume, from choosing the correct format to avoiding red flags that may cost getting that dream job. Read More Continue Reading Resume Builder
What is Meditation + Overcoming Overthinking
Meditation is truly a non-doing, which goes against our social norms and can be challenging for those beginning. The practice takes shape in so many ways from sitting in self-reflection to listening to guided meditations and so many more. If one style does not work for you, explore others. Note that meditation is… Read More Continue Reading What is Meditation + Overcoming Overthinking
Calling All Military Spouses & Veterans!
It’s a Military Life is excited to announce the upcoming fall series of our cohort immersion program, It’s a Military Connection! This program is a fully immersive 10-week professional development experience aimed at helping military spouse participants navigate career and volunteer pathways as they grow their skillset. Read More Continue Reading Calling All Military Spouses & Veterans!
Love Notes Feature: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Houk
Robert and Sandy met in 1968 in the parking lot of a very important restaurant in Hendersonville, NC – the Skyland Drive-In. Sandy was with her friends when Robert came around in his 1954 car, a car that was painted green with red fenders, and according to Sandy the car did not impress her one… Continue Reading Love Notes Feature: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Houk
Love Notes Feature: Dr. and Mrs. Cletus Gilbert
Our first Love Notes Feature is the love story of Cletus and Shirley Gilbert. I was fortunate enough to speak with Dr. Cletus Gilbert about his early relationship and marriage to his late wife, Shirley. The love that he still so obviously feels for her is palpable in how he speaks of her and their… Continue Reading Love Notes Feature: Dr. and Mrs. Cletus Gilbert
Floatation Therapy: What it is and why you need it in your life
What is Floatation Therapy and why haven’t I heard of it? Floating on the water as a form of therapy? Yes, Please! Continue Reading Floatation Therapy: What it is and why you need it in your life
A GivingTuesdayMilitary Story: It’s a (Wonderful) Military Life with Veteran Last Patrol
Christina Etchberger from It’s a Military Life and our friends from GivingTuesdayMilitary have been working together to spread the word about Veteran Last Patrol’s Operation Holiday Salute! Learn how to support our heroes by joining Operation Holiday Salute. Continue Reading A GivingTuesdayMilitary Story: It’s a (Wonderful) Military Life with Veteran Last Patrol
Chat with Melissa Johnson, Founder of Adopt-a-Grandparent: Veterans Edition
Interview By: Christina Etchberger Though I can’t reach out to each of them in the U.S., the veterans and veteran spouses in military community care facilities will be a good start. Melissa Johnson, Founder of Adopt-a-Grandparent: Veterans Edition The Interview Adopt-a-Grandparent: Veterans Edition was founded by Melissa Johnson, an active duty military spouse. Through conversations… Continue Reading Chat with Melissa Johnson, Founder of Adopt-a-Grandparent: Veterans Edition
A Gold Star Daughter’s Tribute to Her Father, Alfonso Apdal Amos
Written By: Jen Amos, Host of Holding Down the Fort Podcast Happy Veteran’s Day! Today is a day to honor our military veterans who have served. To say, “Thank you for your service,” AND to share their stories. Who are you thanking today? And what is their story? Let me start by sharing the stories… Continue Reading A Gold Star Daughter’s Tribute to Her Father, Alfonso Apdal Amos