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.

Latest Articles

11 Relationship Tips from Ms. Vicki

From time to time, Ms. Vicki dishes out advice to spouses that they don't want to hear -- which makes the rest of us squirm...

Remembering 9/11

We can confidently say that we will remember, today and every day, September 11th, 2011, and the things that happened to...

How to Stay Close With Grandparents While Far Away

Growing up I was very close to my grandparents. My military children are lucky to have an equally strong relationship with...

Take This Survey to Voice Your Concerns About Military Special Education

From its first survey in 2020, the group Partners in PROMISE -- Protect the Rights Of Military children In Special Education...

Make Your Voice Heard with the 2020 Blue Star Families Survey

The 2020 survey is open to service members, families and veterans from September 8 through October 16. BSF expects opinions...

This Retreat Can Help Spouses Prepare for Deployment

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A new program from Solders' Angels is offering free mental health counseling telehealth support to military and veteran...

What to Expect During Deployment

When deployment is looming, many spouses start wondering what to expect. The key to getting through it is understanding what...

16 Parenting Apps That Are Perfect for Military Spouses

Parenting in the digital age is not easy. From the first few days after a child is born to navigating college applications...

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What You Should Wear to a Military Ball

If you're looking to be prepared and stock your closet with some ready-to-go military ball options -- that will turn heads in...

Ready to Upgrade your DIY Skills? Here Are 3 Live Workshops to Help

Have your quarantine projects run their course? If you're looking for some inspiration on what to do next with all your spare...

Skip the 22 Push-Ups and Help Collect 1 Million Miles of Exercise Instead

You're probably familiar with the physical challenge 22 push-ups highlighting veteran suicide prevention. Now a these...

Dear Military Spouse: Stop Sharing Facebook Giveaways

Everyone loves free stuff, and social media has taken on the world of giveaways. Some are legitimate, but many are not. But...

20 Unbelievable Military Spouse Advice Questions That Are Totally Real

As a special favor to you, dear military spouse, we've compiled the 20 most unbelievable military spouse advice questions...

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These Are Some of the 'Outrageous' Official Reactions to Military Family Housing Woes

Quotes from top brass and housing officials published Aug. 11 on Facebook by the MHAN as part of an "outrageous" collection...

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