Stars and Stripes Spouse Calls

Life on the outside

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:25:00 -0500

My life overseas was a military environment. Now back in the U.S., I find myself in unfamiliar territory -- the civilian world.

State of the job market

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:05:42 -0500

Looking for a civilian job in this economy is daunting but doable, says author Janet Farley, a specialist in career advice for the military community.

Stuck on you ... and your furniture

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:20:00 -0500

"Badges of honor" or reminders of difficult transitions? Readers share their thoughts about being stuck with legions of inventory labels.

Taking inventory

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:55:00 -0500

An inventory tag: a reminder that moving is not just something we do every two or three years. It sticks to us all the time. The evidence is there, hiding under furniture or turning up in odd places.

Preparing for the worst

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:57:00 -0500

The possibility of losing a mate doesn't top anyone’s list of favorite topics to discuss. One Army widow advises: Talk about it anyway.

Peace on Earth?

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:16:00 -0500

Conflict continues, but Christmas comes anyway. We sing the songs, light the lights, celebrate the season, find reasons to be joyful. Peace is present in our world, even if it doesn’t rule.

Decade of deployment

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:25:00 -0500

Approaching the ten-year anniversary of a day that changed our lives as military families, what price have we paid and what have we learned since 9/11?