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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How to Visit a Blue Star Museum This Summer

How to Visit a Free Blue Star Museum This Summer

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Everything You Need to Know About the Tricare Dental Program

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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...

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A VA loan offers great benefits for more than just first-time homeowners.

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Here are 10 common questions military spouses get from civilians, and ways you can answer them nicely.

Here Are 2 Ways to Get Free Online Military Counseling

But how do you continue -- or start -- counseling when you can’t even get an appointment for a referral? Welcome to the world...

Why Virtual Assistant May Be the Perfect Job for a Military Spouse

Many military spouses work as virtual assistants, but what does that mean, where do they find work and how much do they make?

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How to Celebrate Flag Day with Kids

You may be looking for new ways to teach your kids about Flag Day. We've compiled some resources for you, and for kids of all...

Top Video Game Releases Expected in 2023, Including Six Days in Fallujah

The video games scheduled to release in 2023 should excite gamers of all genres, especially military enthusiasts.

How the US Mint Encourages Education and Fosters Connections Through Coins

A displayed coin or medal is a great conversation starter.

3 Things to Do Before Buying Your Next Car

Before buying your next car, you’ll want to do these three things.

Do You Wish You Were Saving for the Future? It's Not Too Late to Start Today.

Saving for the future is important, and it’s not too late to start.

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How Young Adults Can Avoid Credit Card Mistakes

One of the easiest ways to start building a credit history, especially as a young adult, is through responsible credit card...

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Millions of Veterans Aren’t Using This Benefit: Are You One of Them?

The VA Home Loan entitlement is an example of the benefits veterans can enjoy for the rest of their lives.

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