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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Grover's Tips for Military Kids

Here are some of the time-tested ways Grover has navigated tough situations, and his tips for military kids going through the...

New DoD Program Focuses on Military Spouse Financial Readiness

In some military families, the responsibility for managing finances falls solely, and squarely, on the military spouse. Now...

Do's and Don'ts for Memorial Day During a Pandemic

Memorial Day during a pandemic: You'd think this would be a first. But it's not. So what's a military family to do this...

Does Your Home Need a Military Makeover?

If you're a fan of "Fixer Upper" or anything on HGTV, you'll definitely want to check out "Military Makeover" on Lifetime...

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But how many of you have outsourced your PCS? Hear me out. This makes sense.

Stressful Moves Lead Military Spouse to Create New System

When a permanent change-of-station move (PCS) forces yet another career change, sometimes it's time to make it a bold one...

Weird Gifts for Valentine's Day that You Should Never, Ever Buy

There there is a list -- a whole category really -- of Valentine's Day gifts should not have ever crossed the Good Idea Fairy...

Seven military spouses at Robins recently graduated with their Certified Nursing Assistant licenses

Military Spouses Can Now Get Double the Cash for Licensing After a PCS

Military spouses who face professional licensure fees after every PCS now have access to double the reimbursement cash from...

This Is the Worst Smell in the World, and Veterans Saw It Coming

It's official. Scientists have sniffed out the worst smell in the world, and veterans everywhere can say, "I told you so."

How I Get a Military Utilities Refund Every Month

Here's How Soldiers Can Get Free Kid Care Cash After a Move

This month, Army Emergency Relief began providing up to $1,500 to help soldiers and their families with initial child care...

2 Years After School Shooting, Veteran's Widow Still Feels the Love from Her Community

It’s been two years since the shooting, and Debbi and her sons are still active in the community. A teacher and volunteer...

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