Column: Remembering the sacrifices military families make on the homefront
My kids have grown up several miles from Fort Bragg and have witnessed just how different civilian family life is from military families
Column: When military life gets tough, don’t give up
There is no right or wrong way to be a woman, but there are so many choices and there will always be opinions.
More than a military movie
“The Six Triple Eight” is a truly inspiring movie based on the exceptional women of the 6888th Central Post Directory Battalion, an all-female, all-Black Army unit formed in 1944.
Valentine’s Day in a different way
Valentine’s Day is notoriously a love/hate holiday. My opinion is that love should be celebrated, but my appreciation for the holiday has changed since my husband joined the Army.
Campus-style dining is coming to Fort Liberty
Fort Liberty leadership and an yet-to-be-selected private contractor are revamping dining facilities on Fort Liberty into campus-style dining halls. The goal is to modernize soldier dining by providing more options that meet a variety of diets.
Combat the seasonal blues this January
For some, the post-holiday period may feel like a massive relief. For others, this is when sadness can come creeping in. Here’s how to combat the seasonal blues.
More than a dependa
Derogatory words carry more weight than we may think. Those words could cause someone to battle with mental health. Is it worth it?
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Here comes Santa Claus: Holiday cheer at Fort Liberty
Our second Christmas season at Fort Liberty has been nothing short of magical. Santa sightings, plenty of holiday cheer, and the season isn’t even over yet.
Jumpstart your New Year’s financial goals: 9 military policy updates
HomeFront columnist Aria Spears writes about improving your quality of life in 2025 with these policy changes for military service members and their families.
Military Child Education Coalition celebrates leaders of tomorrow
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.
Who’s in and who’s out? Gentleness in the wake of the election
HomeFront columnist Aria Spears writes about compassion amid political dealbreakers.
Stop before you shop: questions to ask before you buy holiday gifts
“Well, I just don’t think it’s fair that I have to spend double.” While driving with friends recently, the topic of holiday gifts evoked a mixed response. As a single person, one friend felt overwhelmed by the cost of buying each of the couples in her life two gifts, when they were expected to give…
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