Have visions of colorful foil been dancing in your dreams recently? Have you detected the distinct aroma of coconut in the air? Have you seen rabbit tracks in your yard? Have you been drooling for no apparent reason?…
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Beyond Fitness Standards: My Navy Retiree’s Nutrition Wheel
Upon retiring from the Navy five years ago, Francis finally experienced life without military fitness limitations. Like many fresh retirees, he felt a new sense of liberation when answering questions like, “Would you like a side of fries with that?” and “Seconds, anyone?”…
The ‘Sick’ Fantasies of a Military Mom
For many years while my navy husband, Francis, was on active duty, I was a frustrated housewife. I was fulfilled by my role as nurturer of our family, but I must confess, I had a dark, bitter side that fantasized about a different life…
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Survey shows military families are financially insecure
I was struck by stats showing that almost half of all military families are “financially stressed,” which is significantly higher than the general population.