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.

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

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! 

From “just friends” to something more, Megan shares her beautiful beginnings to becoming a Marine spouse six years ago.

Joining the Air Force may not have been on their radar, but for MSAN Air Force Mentor Laura Daniel, volunteering and connecting with the squadron’s chaplain helped her and her husband, David, become accustomed to new military life. 

In six short years, MSAN's marketing coordinator Michelle's experience as an Army spouse has taken her from active duty to reserves, dealing with disability, and reintegrating into civilian life again.

Read about how MSAN's marketing manager Kristen navigated those first years as a military spouse, the challenges of making new friends, and what she’s learned along the way since getting married in the charming town of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, where they’d had their first date.

Verenice started out just like any of us–a newlywed who had to learn the ins and outs of what it means to be a military spouse.

People can experience grief not just after a loss of a loved one, but over losses of opportunities or dreams, too.

Being a part of a club is incredibly rewarding. Not only can you network with other spouses, but spouses’ clubs do charitable work so you can also give back to the community in a very meaningful way.