Military

Will Army Wives address the current soldier suicide rate?

Deirdre Kaye — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:19:00 -0700

What's next for Army Wives? We think the show is working toward something major.

Saying goodbye: The beginning of deployment

Laura Crawford — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0800

What we've been preparing for the last few months has finally come. There's no easy way around it. And, as much as you want to avoid this day, you know you can't. For the sake of my children I knew this day was important, no matter how heart-wrenching it was going to be.

Military moms: Sharing the holidays with a soldier

Michelle Maffei — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0800

The holidays can be tough when you have a child serving in the military; but these military moms share that their pride can outshine their heartache, even when the distance between them and their soldiers span oceans. However, this time of year is the perfect time for those of us back home to share your appreciation to the soldiers and their military parents, so take a moment to read their stories and send some thanks of your own.

Veterans Day: A family's point of view

Monica Beyer — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0800

This is the story of service, love and family, from Erich and Hurley’s point of view — Erich is in the United States Army and they have a little girl. Veterans Day is meaningful for all Americans, but none know the true meaning like a military family.

Actress Christie Lynn Smith celebrates her baby-to-be

Laura Willard — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0800

Mom and actress Christie Lynn Smith looked stunning last month as she celebrated her soon-to-be son with friends and family. The baby shower, thrown for Smith and Dad John Fortson, benefited a great cause — Celebrate the Military Child.

Veterans Day photos: Military families

Monica Beyer — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0800

On this Veterans Day, we sat down with veterans and their families to see what effect military life has on a family, and what motivates these brave men and women to serve our country.

Help your child honor a veteran

Molly Cerreta Smith — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0800

From making cards for our retired servicemen to taking in a Veterans Day parade, give your child the gift of learning to respect our nation's heroes.

Is breastfeeding in a military uniform taboo?

Monica Beyer — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:30:00 -0700

A photo of two military moms breastfeeding their babies has stirred up a breastfeeding controversy like no other. Is breastfeeding in military uniform bad form, or is a big deal being made out of an amazingly sweet picture for nothing?

Author supports the troops with literature

Nick Esquer — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0700

Mystery-thriller author James Patterson gives back to the military in a big way. He tells how shipping 200,000 books wasn't an easy task.

Military moms: Parenting from a distance

Kori Ellis — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0800

Parenting isn't easy. It becomes increasingly difficult if you are a mom who is deployed in the military and now must parent from a distance. While your children are being taken care of by your non-deployed spouse or family members at home, you are taking on the task of being a mom from sometimes thousands of miles away.

Military families: Survival guide

Kori Ellis — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0800

Being a military family isn't easy. The stress of having your husband, wife, child or loved one deployed in the military can be overwhelming. Follow these tips to help keep in touch, reduce stress, find support and deal with the concerns of being a military family.

Care packages for the troops

Kori Ellis — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0800

Care packages bring the comforts of home to our troops, even when they are thousands of miles away. The military provides them with the basics to live, but our troops have to buy all their personal items and any special treats for themselves. By sending a care package to the troops during the holidays , you can make their lives a little more enjoyable while they are protecting our freedom.

Runway report: 5 Winter fashion musts

Julie Kraut — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:29:00 -0700

If the cold weather blues have you down, we have just the thing to shake them — winter’s hottest fashion trends.