What to Wear- Mess Dinner AttireThanking Military Members and Their Families

As a military spouse, I’ve been to my share of mess dinners, or mixed dining-ins. Consequently, I’ve deliberated and fretted countless times over what to wear and collected a few pieces of formal attire over the years. Serving members have it easy. They just need to wear...

During Veteran’s Week many years ago, a couple of people approached my uniformed husband at the grocery store to thank him for his service. My heart swelled with pride at the sight. Then, a woman approached me and thanked me too. I was overcome with emotion,...