Military Families

As a Latina, a Military Spouse, and a Mother, I Grieve For Our Nation

As a daughter of Puerto Rico, not a day goes by that I don't think about my island, my people, and all the Latinos who contribute so much to this nation.

This Military Family Had the Sweetest Reunion After a Father Was Deployed 2 Weeks Before the Pandemic

Being a military spouse is a tall order on the best day — but throw a pandemic into the mix, and it's even more stressful.

This Military Family Had the Sweetest Reunion at Disney World, and the Photos Are Everything

US Army Staff Sergeant Byron Yates, a father of five from Pinellas County, FL, had not seen his children since he was deployed to Syria a year ago.

A Military Dad Came Back From Deployment to Meet His 6-Month-Old, and the Photos Are Everything

James Chevalier, a member of the Army National Guard, was on a deployment when his now 6-month-old son, Caspian, was born.

1 Teen Honored Her Late Father by Including Him in Her Senior Photos — and They're So Emotional

Susanne Beckmann, a photographer based in Nebraska, knows how much military families have to endure as a military wife herself.

These Life Lessons From Military Spouses Are Important For Everyone to Hear

Being married to the military is a wild ride!

This Boy's Reaction to His Military Dad's Voice While He Was Boxing Blindfolded Is TOO Much

Monday, March 18, was a normal day for 9-year-old Luca — that is, until his military dad, SSG Rob Cesternino, surprised him with an early homecoming after 10 months of active duty with the National Guard.

Grab a Whole Box of Tissues For These Videos of Military Families Reuniting at Disney

Guests of Disney Parks and Resorts are all but guaranteed to leave with magical memories.

Deployed Military Dad's Maternity Photo With His Wife Is So Emotional

Being deployed in the military is always hard, but with a baby on the way, we can't even imagine what some of these men and women go through while away from their pregnant partners who are back at home.

This Mom Has a Brilliant Hack For Military Families Who Can't Be Together on Christmas

One of the first things anyone will tell you about being a military or first responder spouse is that there are no set schedules.

This Boy Opened "the Only Christmas Gift He Asked For" Early, and Yup, I'm Crying

Christmas came early this year for a young boy named Xander.

What It's Like to Be a Military Family and Move During the School Year