Military Families Magazine

09/08/2026

One Flag Forward.

Wear blue: run to remember and Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) leadership will run 250 miles together over 5 days from New York City to Washington, D.C. Lisa Hallett, wear blue's CEO and the "wife of Army Capt. John Hallett who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009, will join forces with retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Lee Yoneyama, wear blue’s COO, along with retired Army Col. Michael 'Sully' Sullivan, Team RWB’s executive director, in the feat of endurance"

"The movement remembers not only those who served, but also the 1.3 million Americans who have fallen in service to the nation. Hallett, Lee and Sullivan will be joined each day by anywhere from 15 to 50 supporting runners, including Dr. Tyshawn Jenkins of Wounded Warrior Project and Geoff Grant of USAA, both official sponsors. Coordinating community runs around the nation will take place during the One Flag Forward dates as well."

🔗Click the link to read the full story from Crystal Kupper.

Crystal Kupper, Freelance Writer I Team Red, White & Blue I wear blue: run to remember I USAA Wounded Warrior Project

One Flag Forward is the high-mileage, pavement-pounding brainchild of wear blue: run to remember and leaders from Team Red, White & Blue.

09/04/2026

From Pentagon daycare evacuation on 9/11 to honoring the name of every life lost.

Capt. Hanna Born is running 2977 miles for the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. On her social media, she runs a mile for each victim and says their name out loud.

"The personal mission has evolved far beyond the mileage to include community engagements, partnerships with others sharing similar missions, and even connections to loved ones of the fallen."

🔗Click the link to read the full story from Bianca Strzalkowski.

📸1️⃣: The Fort Rucker-based instructor pilot dons a "9/11 Never Forget" patch on her flight helmet.
📸2️⃣: From left, retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Dana H. Born, Air Force Capt. Hanna Born, and Marine Corps 1st Lt. Heather Born pose for a photo at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium after Heather’s U.S. Naval Academy graduation in 2023.
📸3️⃣: Born visits the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington in 2025.

Air Force Capt. Hanna Born is running miles across U.S. communities as part of Run to Remember 2,977, an initiative honoring 9/11 victims.

09/04/2026

📣New issue alert!

We can't wait for you to read the latest issue of Military Families Magazine.

The cover story, written by Maggie BenZvi, highlights The Old Guard, which you may know as diligently guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. But the unit does so much more beyond that, including recovery involvement on 9/11. Cover photo by Staff Sgt. Antony J. Martinez.

There are tips for veterans returning to school, a story of entrepreneurship for spouses stationed in Guam, 9/11 Memorial & Museum CEO reflections on the 25th anniversary of the attacks, Dogs on Deployment mascot, Huey pilot’s tribute to 9/11 and MORE!

Our talented writers include:
Ashlee Sullivan I Woman + Warrior
Maggie BenZvi
Crystal Kupper I Crystal Kupper, Freelance Writer
Katie McDonald
Kathryn Butler I By Kathryn Butler
Kailyn Rhinehart
Noelle Wiehe

Editor-In-Chief: Bianca Strzalkowski
Managing Editor: Abby Ammons

🔗 Click here to read the issue: https://publications.militaryfamilies.com/september-october-2026/page-1
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09/03/2026

The cover story for the September/October issue of Military Families Magazine is here!

"The Old Guard is the oldest active regiment in the Regular Army, dating back to 1784. To recognize this history, the unit replicates the personal guard of Gen. George Washington in the form of the Commander-in-Chief’s (CinC) Guard."

"Maintaining ceremonial standards, honoring the fallen, and carrying American military history into present day."

🔗Read the full story from Maggie BenZvi at the link: https://militaryfamilies.com/military-career/the-old-guard-the-link-for-the-american-people-to-our-roots/
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📸1️⃣:U.S. Army Capt. Malachi Williams, the commander of the U.S. Army Drill Team, walks in front of the formation during the performance aboard Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jesus Menchaca
📸2️⃣: 3rd U.S. Army Infantry Regiment
📸3️⃣: 3rd U.S. Army Infantry Regiment
📸4️⃣: Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Army Infantry Regiment, Team 2 competing in the 2025 Military District of Washington Best Squad Competition. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Smith
📸5️⃣: U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment demonstrate eighteenth century battlefield tactics. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nathan Winter

08/31/2026

The Lindsay Clancy trial has gained the attention of many. As of this morning, the jury is still deliberating.

Alexa reflects on the case and talks about her experience as a postpartum military spouse, resulting in a diagnosis.

🔗Click the link to read the full story from Alexa LeCureux.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call, text or chat 988. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support. There is a community to help and support you – you are not alone and your feelings matter.

Visit Postpartum Support International (PSI) for additional support and resources:

*Call or text the PSI HelpLine at 800-944-4773.
*Visit postpartum.net for additional resources and free online support groups
*Visit psidirectory.com to view the PSI online perinatal mental health provider directory

Authentically Alexa

I couldn’t fall apart. I couldn’t fail my husband and our family. How was my postpartum diagnosis going to affect him — and his career?

08/28/2026

👑Royal watch---- for PCS orders?

"I’ve done what I swore I’d never do and let 'military speak' slip into the real world when I saw Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s move to the UK announced. I texted a friend:

'Did you see the Sussexes are PCS’ing back to England?'”

🔗Click the link to read the full story from Kathryn Butler.

By Kathryn Butler

The sudden Sussex move had me thinking about military families operating the same way. Here are some tips for a short-notice OCONUS PCS.

08/26/2026

Trusted by many military families, the USAA Life Insurance Company unveiled a new product this summer that grows alongside the children it covers.

"The USAA Life Insurance Company, already trusted by military families seeking first-rate life insurance policies, has proudly shared a new portfolio product that grows alongside the children it covers.

The Secure Start Whole Life Policy For Children’s Lifelong Coverage was announced by the company in July. It was created, the company said, as a means of providing proactive financial planning."

🔗Click the link to read the full story from Bill Furbee.

USAA

Trusted by many military families, the USAA Life Insurance Company unveiled a new product that grows alongside the children it covers.

08/24/2026

"You are still your greatest project."

As a military spouse, my future deserved my attention. Here are seven practices that made this pursuit sustainable and kept me going.

🔗Click the link to read the full story from Meghann Greenhill.

Colorado State University

As a military spouse, my future deserved my attention. Here are seven practices that made this pursuit sustainable and kept me going.

08/19/2026

No matter how hard military spouses work to outrun the unflattering stereotype, many of us are still flattened into it. We got too loud and let our individuality show.

But perhaps the most damaging part of the stereotype is how closely it exists alongside praise.

🔗Click the link to read the full story from Alexa LeCureux

Authentically Alexa

Many spouses are still taunted with the unflattering stereotype. But perhaps most damaging is how closely it exists alongside praise.