Acknowledging excellence in our youth is important — they will one day be our doctors, lawyers, teachers, soldiers and leaders. What we instill in them is what we will receive from them, therefore they are worth every second, every dollar, and all the good we can teach them.
Jaylin Kremer
Jaylin Kremer is a HomeFront columnist for CityView. She is a Pittsburgh native and a military spouse. She writes about the lives of military families, is studying psychology and plans to go to law school, and currently works a legal aid. Jaylin is first vice president of the Fort Liberty Spouses Club. She believes that small acts of kindness go a long way.
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Giving and gratitude
Gratitude and giving are powerful tools — use them. Once a year, once a month, once a day, whatever it is. Even when you feel like you have nothing, don’t let the darkness cloud your mind. Let the light in and remember that you do have many things to be thankful for.
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There is no “I” in lead
Good leadership is a must everywhere. From volunteer organizations, private practices, corporate sectors, and everything in between, effective leadership leads to increased retention, a positive and productive team, and growth.
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Demure about difference
Fort Liberty offers a kind, caring, and loving community also ready to share its culture and embrace yours, no matter where you’re from.
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5 tips to survive JRTC as a military family
HomeFront columnist Jaylin Kremer shares her strategies for military families managing home life while their service member is at JRTC.
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The war inside
If you are struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide, please know you are not alone. You have to talk about it, let someone in. They may not know how you’re feeling inside.
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In marriage, closed ears can’t hear
From the moment you say “I do” and take the plunge into marriage, it’s difficult to prepare for what the future holds. Similarly, the moment you or your spouse signed the dotted line committing to military service, you can never anticipate what’s to come. Combining the two complicates these commitments — something those in the […]
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With liberty and justice for all
American Gold Star Mothers 1st Vice President Patti Elliott, mother of Spc. Daniel “Lucas” Elliott, gallantly advocated for the change to Fort Liberty. Her cause is one to be respected, honored, and forever remembered.
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A whirlwind school year ends. I’m still figuring out how we made it.
Reaching the end of our first official school year with a 5-year-old and a 6-year-old has been eventful to say the least. Learning to navigate childcare, pre-K, kindergarten, PTA, the school board, and my own career — while also unpacking at our first duty station — was a whirlwind. JAYLIN KREMER There were days I […]
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For survivors, April showers may indeed bring May flowers
Trigger warning: This column discusses sexual assault, which may be distressing to some readers. If you’re currently struggling with trauma related to sexual assault, there are resources in …
