Just Like Me: A National Guard Spouse's Story
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.
Supporting Our Military Kids: Bridging Education Gaps During School Transitions
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.
MSANs 10th Year Anniversary
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.
Retirement: Our New Normal
We have settled into what we like to call “blissfully boring,” a life of delightfully predictable routines.
Benefits of Volunteerism as a Military Spouse
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.
Meet Paula Smith, Military Caregiver Advocate
With years of caregiving experience, Paula shares her go-to resource and hopes to expand awareness to the entire community.
Volunteer of the Quarter: Caroline Torres Marin
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!
Meet Krystianna Crain, Air Force Mentor
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!
Meet Karen Francis, New Army Mentor & Retiree Spouse
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.