We can raise children to think of others first and to serve—not necessarily to serve in the military, but to think beyond themselves. And we don’t have to be Helicopter Moms or Tiger Moms—we can support our children without plowing the way for them or being their taskmasters. We can encourage their ... READ the POST
The Needs of the Service
As a military Brat I hated this phrase. It usually meant my dad could not take leave or come home. It still means that. It also means short notice deployments or assignments all over the earth. As we learn to roll with the flow and the service needs there are times when it can really sting. But ... READ the POST
OPSEC
As a member of the military extended community it is important to understand OPSEC –one of the million acronyms used in the military. In this case it stands for operational security or in basic terms keeping our service members safe. In WW II days a favorite saying was “ Loose lips sink ships.” It ... READ the POST
