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.

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Military Spouse Discovers She's the Victim of an Employment Scam

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

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Sesame Street Resources for Military Parents

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

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

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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.

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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