Three key developments will shape our military world in the months ahead: the newly signed FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); the historic America 250 celebration; and the inaugural Military Child World Expo, an exciting new event designed specifically for military families.

A government shutdown is stressful for everyone, but being stationed OCONUS can add an extra layer of uncertainty. Here are some resources and tips that might help.

We can’t forget that National Guard Spouses are also part of this sacrifice to support the mission of the military. As we have moved across the state for each duty assignment, it was important for me to stay connected to others just like me- a National Guard spouse learning to navigate both military and civilian worlds. 

Military children attend an average of six to nine different schools during their K-12 education, creating significant obstacles to consistent educational experiences. The educational disruptions that accompany these moves can have lasting impacts on children's academic progress and social-emotional development.

The core mission of MSAN has always been to educate, empower, and support spouses. Over the years, MSAN has developed many partnerships and programs for military spouses which has resulted in more leaders in the military community.

We have settled into what we like to call “blissfully boring,” a life of delightfully predictable routines.

By engaging in volunteer work, military spouses can not only contribute to their communities but also enrich their own lives through personal growth and professional development.

With years of caregiving experience, Paula shares her go-to resource and hopes to expand awareness to the entire community. 

We love to celebrate our hard-working volunteers at MSAN. Our Volunteer of the Quarter recognition for the first quarter of 2024 was given to Caroline Torres Marin!

Krystianna shared her professional journeys from dental hygiene to bartending, now working for the DoD in an impressive trajectory toward the top. We are thrilled to have her join the MSANFam! 

MSAN Army Mentor Karen Francis decided to become a career coach because helping someone find a job or new career positively impacts their mental health journey.