Rebecca Alwine

Rebecca Alwine is a writer, reader and lover of travel. A military spouse for almost 20 years, she shares the stories of all military spouses, the good and the bad, in the hope of making sure everyone feels a connection. Rebecca depends on coffee, audiobooks and her new cordless vacuum to get through life with two teenagers and a very precocious preteen.

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Travel Sports and Military Life: Should You Try It?

Travel sports and military life both demand flexibility. They stretch the family calendar. They create incredible memories...

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Learn how to maximize your VA home loan benefits and avoid common myths that cost military families time and money.

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4 Things Families Need to Know About the Military’s MWR Libraries

If you’ve never explored what your DoD library access includes, it may be worth taking a look.

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The Community You Carry With You as a Military Spouse

Military spouses understand “community” differently from most people. We build it, lose it and rebuild it faster than feels...

Finally, A Transition Program Designed with Military Spouses in Mind

This new program helps spouses with their career goals while their service members are facing their own transition to...

Caring for Elderly Parents When You Live Across the Country

Caring for aging parents from across the country is stressful and complicated — especially for military families. Here’s how...

Holiday Traditions Military Spouses Experience Around the World

Military spouses around the world discover unique holiday traditions wherever they’re stationed. From German Christmas...

What Do Tricare and FEDVIP Vision Benefits Actually Cover?

Do military benefits cover vision care? Here’s what you need to know about Tricare and FEDVIP vision coverage.

How to Leave the Military Community Well

Explore what it means to step away from the military spouse community after retirement, and gain practical guidance for...

5 Ways to Talk to Your Military Kids About Current Events

Military kids hear more than we realize — from school, peers and the world around them. Here are some gentle, practical tips...

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Why Military-Connected Students Need More Flexibility in Higher Education

Many people think about their higher-education options in May, but every month is a good month to think about your next...

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Everything You Need to Know About the Tricare Dental Program

When you marry into the military -- or your spouse joins the military -- you receive whole slew of benefits to go with your...

4 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Dental Insurance Company

Be prepared for this year's enrollment period by considering what kind of dental coverage your family needs and what plan...

Home Equity 101: What Military Families Should Know

For military families, building financial stability can sometimes feel like trying to hit a moving target, complete with...

Working With Real Estate Agents: 5 Common Myths Debunked

Many people might answer that they've heard real estate agents aren't that helpful with finding a home and they're just in it...

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