Rebecca Alwine

Rebecca Alwine joined Military.com in 2020 as the Spouse & Family Editor. As a military spouse, she strives to share stories of hardship and happiness of all military spouses. Rebecca is a fan of CrossFit, coffee and audiobooks and currently lives in Georgia.

Latest Articles

10 Back-to-School Meals Every Parent Needs

Need back-to-school food help? We've got some.

6 Tips for 2021 Back-to-School Shopping

You may be thinking that nothing can make school supply shopping better, but fear not. There are some tricks. And since my...

Sesame Street Resources for Military Parents

Sesame Street has been a leader in children's educational resources for over 50 years.

It’s Time to Catch Up on a Year of Missed Health Care. Here’s What to Do

Have you tried conducting a well-child visit for a 4-year-old over the phone? It doesn't work.

5 Free Test Prep Sources for Military Spouses

Some of the test results you took during high school or your undergrad may have expired. But if you have to retake these...

How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby on Tricare?

Tricare can be tricky to figure out, so here's what you need to know about what it costs to have a baby while on the...

Can You Continue with Girl Scouts When You PCS Overseas?

Moving overseas doesn't mean you have to stop participating in Girl Scouts. Here's how you can continue with the organization...

From Friendship to Business: How to Make it Work

Can you combine a business idea with friends and find success? They did. Here's how they make it work.

Is a Career in the Energy Industry Right for You?

Creativity is key when looking for career options as a military spouse, here's why you should consider the energy industry.

How Military Parents Feel About COVID Vaccine for Kids

Here's what military parents are thinking about the COVID-19 vaccinations and their children.

8 Military Companies Making PCS Season Easier

You may have been sitting on orders for months when finally given the green light to go, or you may have received them just...

Military spouses Okinawa Leadership Seminar

Advocacy Group Launches New Leadership Development Program for Military Spouses

As part of Military Appreciation Month, a nonprofit organization is launching a leadership development program for military...

Meet the First American Military Spouse Codebreaker

This military spouse is well-known as America's first female cryptoanalyst. Meet Elizebeth Smith Friedman.

What Issues Face Military Families? Blue Star Families Survey Wants to Know

It's time to take the annual Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey, here's how.

How One Spouse Opted for a Fellowship to Improve Her Career Options

This year's FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship program is open for applications from March 1 to April 19, 2021 --...

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