








Whether a deployment’s on the horizon, you’re counting down to homecoming, or you’re waiting for the next one, you’re not alone. Deployment is hard, but it can be a time of growth and opportunity, too. You’ve got this.
Whether a deployment’s on the horizon, you’re counting down to homecoming, or you’re waiting for the next one, you’re not alone. Deployment is hard, but it can be a time of growth and opportunity, too. You’ve got this.




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This post is sponsored by Milk & Co. All opinions are my own. When John was deployed, I spent a lot of time worrying. (Surprise, …
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I was a really dumb military girlfriend. When John deployed, I dug right into care packages. I didn’t do much research. I didn’t know what …
Thanks to Aislynn Shania, a budding writer, for guest posting today! Email her at [email protected]. For people who live far from their family members, video calling …
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