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Remember, military life can be unpredictable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prioritize your own needs. In fact, it’s essential. Treat self-care like any other important appointment. Schedule it on your calendar. Whether it’s 15 minutes in the morning for a quiet coffee, an hour in the evening for a hobby, or an afternoon on the weekend to recharge, the choice is yours. You have the power to set aside that time for yourself.
Consider the ebb and flow of military life. If your spouse is on a long training mission or deployment, use that period to focus on yourself.

PCSing with pets adds layers of complexity that only milspouses truly understand. Health certificates are non-negotiable, especially for OCONUS moves. You’ll need a current certificate from your vet, usually within ten days of departure. Some countries demand extra vaccinations or quarantine periods, so getting ahead of the game is crucial.
We once had a PCS to Turkey, where my cat’s authorization to fly came through just the day of my flight.

The 2-man crew of a Navy EA-18G Growler was still missing Friday night after search teams that included Army Green Berets reached the plane’s wreckage at a remote crash site on Mount Rainier in Washington. The plane went down Tuesday on a training flight, the Navy said, but was only spotted from the air early Thursday amid bad weather and mountainous terrain.
“Finding the aircrew continues to be our primary focus,” said Cmdr. Beth Teach, a Naval Air Forces spokesperson.

By Chaplain, Major General, Charles C. Baldwin (USAF, Retired)Chaplain, Colonel, Alexander F. C. Webster (USA, Retired)STARRS Board of Advisors
With only a few weeks to go until election day, we are bombarded by political messages.
Most of us have made up our minds and will cast our vote for the candidates for U.S. President and Vice President we believe will lead our nation in the right direction.

Since the creation of the Space Force in 2019, the Army has been redefining its mission in the space domain and transferring several of its focus areas to the new service. Now, Army Space and Missile Defense Command is taking on the daunting task of adapting how it leverages space systems for its own operations, as well as investing in capabilities and growing its personnel.
The Army published its new space vision in January, doubling down on the importance of the service’s ability to conduct its own space ops and the need to grow its formations.