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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Everything You Need to Know About the Tricare Dental Program

When you marry into the military -- or your spouse joins the military -- you learn a whole new benefits system to go with...

From a Dare to a Highly Successful Career: How the Future of Cybersecurity Can Include You

Everyone has a reason for joining the military. Mic Merritt’s may be one of the most intriguing.

Helping Military Members Out of Food Insecurity One ‘Plate’ at a Time

Those who serve or have served know the importance of reaching out and giving a helping hand.

How This Marine Corps Veteran Leaned on His Military Experience to Build a Tire Empire

DIscount Tire founder Bruce Halle's military experience taught him he could overcome challenges with determination and hard...

‘I’m Not the Success Story People Expected’: Former Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader Goes from High School Dropout to Education Leader

An Air Force retiree discusses his thoughts on the importance of education for military members and the College of Military...

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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VA Loans Are Not Only for First-Time Homebuyers

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

Aaron and LaVonia Gipson inside their hair salon, Hair Formations.

From His Footlocker to a Salon Chair, This Marine Veteran Connects His Community

A veteran and Black business owner, Aaron Gipson works with his wife to bring a sense of community and the latest hairstyles...

Spouses Need Service Members' Support to Be Happy

How to Answer the Crazy Questions People Ask Military Spouses

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?

23 Gifts for the Hard-to-Shop-for People in Your Life in 2023

It's the most wonderful time of the year, coupled with the most stressful -- holiday shopping.

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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...

How to Visit a Blue Star Museum This Summer

How to Visit a Free Blue Star Museum This Summer

The program offers free admission to active-duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families.

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.

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