Spouse

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III speaks to an auditorium full of Soldiers May 16. During his speech, Chandler allowed soldiers the opportunity to ask him questions on any subject pertaining to the More

Alexia Chascsa completes “dunker” training at the Helicopter Overwater Survival Training facility during Aviation Spouses Day at Fort Rucker, Ala., June 7, 2013. Military spouses participated in a variety of ac More

Megan Tetreau, a military spouse and volunteer wildlife rehabilitator at Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary, rehabilitates a variety of animals through her work including birds and small mammals. Tetreau has t More

Ashley Bailey, an Army spouse, low crawls through mud and under barbed wire during 1st Air Cavalry Brigade’s Spouse Spur Ride July 9. During the event, spouses performed physical readiness training, maneuvered More

Military spouses attend a Spouse Transition and Readiness Seminar at the Jerry Marvel Training and Education Building July 31. The two-hour workshop covered a variety of topics from relocation to education and More

Stacey Torres (left), spouse of newly promoted Brig. Gen. Richard Torres, and his mother, Judith Torres (right), fasten his rank to his uniform during his promotion ceremony at the North Carolina National Guard More

Tracey Hepner, right, spouse of U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith, waits to receive her dependent identification card at the U.S. Army Reserve headquarters at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 3, 2013. This is the first d More

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Joseph Billups, 1st Sgt. of the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), stands in front of a formation of family members and spouses during the company's "Day In Their Boots" event at Fort Georg More

Meghan McCoy, spouse of Spc. Steve McCoy from the 407th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, climbs an obstacle at the Air Assault Obstacle Course for the battalion’s GI S More

Cynthia Kelly flips through a binder of material provided by the volunteer instructors from Fort Bragg’s Army Community Services, Oct. 23. Kelly and spouses throughout the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade and 82nd More

Maj. Luis LopezColon, brigade chaplain, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, shows female soldiers and spouses from 4th CAB, how to properly channel energy when striking an attacker, at the Speci More

Dannielle Maxwell, wife of Gunnery Sgt. Dustin Maxwell, Landing Support Company Gunnery Sergeant, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, was named the 2013 1st MLG Spouse of the Year for her More

Brigadier General Vincent A. Coglianese, 1st Marine Logistics Group Commanding General, awards Dannielle Maxwell, wife of Gunnery Sgt. Dustin Maxwell, Landing Support Company Gunnery Sergeant, Combat Logistics More

Cindy Scaparrotti, wife of U.S. Army Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, and spouses of 18th Wing leadership view kids artwork at Amelia Earhart Intermediate School during a visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2014. More

Angela Augustus, a Gold Star spouse, tries on a dress March 7 at Dillard’s in Killeen for the Remembrance Fashion Show benefiting the American Widow Project. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Tomora Clark, 13th Public Affai More

From left, Karen Halverson and Holly Dailey, Fort Eustis Spouses Club members, load clothes for donation in Newport News, Va., March 10, 2014. The clothes will go to a local high school to help teens who need d More

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel G. Dillender, airframes mechanic with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), is reunited with his wife, An More

District Spouse Orientation Course 1-14 poses for a group photo at the 12th Marine Corps District aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 28, 2014. The District Spouse Orientation Course is designed More

In recognition of his service and remarks at the Mission Training Complex, Fort Leavenworth dining out, retired Brig. Gen. Stan Cherrie, is given a glass certificate of appreciation by Lt. Col. Kelly C. Brown, More

FreChelle Wilson, an artist and art teacher, assists children with drawings during an after school meeting of the “Young Rembrandts” at Newman Elementary School, El Paso, Texas, March 31, 2014. The “Young Rembr More

Students from a local beauty school give Gold Star family members free manicures during a Gold Star Wives Day event at Fort Eustis, Va., April 3, 2014. Gold Star families also enjoyed free food, activities, mas More

Morgan Tingle, Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum docent, poses by her favorite aircraft display, a CH-46 Sea Knight, flown during Operation Frequent Wind, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 9 More

April Scott, wife of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jeffery Scott, unit movement officer for 4th Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, shake the hand of Dr. Harrison Pollinger, a surgeon at Peidmont Hospi More

Kara Webb photographs her daughter Allie, 4, at the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens in Pine Hurst, N.C. This is one of Webb’s favorite spots to bring clients.

US Army Europe Commanding General Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr. (left) presents Mrs. Melissa K. Spiszer (second from left) with The Outstanding Civilian Service Medal for her exceptionally meritorious servic More

A photo illustration displaying wedding rings, a traditional symbol of marriage, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Joshua W. Brown/Released)

Francine Roh massages a military spouse at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach, Florida, for military spouse appreciation day, May 31, 2014. The event celebrated the efforts and sacrifices of military spouses. U.S. Co More

Thea Van Syoc, a massage therapist and family member from the 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, signs up for the battalion’s annual GI Spouse Day More

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, and their families listen to a safety brief before a Jane Wayne Day event aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 6, 2014. The purpose of the More

Patsy Skidmore, 92-year-old volunteer, poses for a portrait outside of Memorial Chapel on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. 8, 2014. She has volunteered at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic as a Red Cross More

Marines and sailors with the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force play a game of football during the unit’s beach bash family event at Onslow Beach, Sept. 19, 2014. Other activities during the event incl More

A spouse of a Soldier in 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade listens to instructions on how to qualify on the simulated M16 rifle in the Engagement Skills Trainer on Fort Hood, Texas, while participating in the More

Command Sgt. Maj. Roque Quichocho (left), an Indiana native and senior enlisted advisor for the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion “First Attack,” 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry More

More than 1,000 Troopers and their family members attend the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division’s fall festival at Hood Army Airfield, Fort Hood, Texas, Oct. 30. During the event, Air Cav Soldiers an More

Spouses from 2nd Battalion, 7th U.S. Cavalry Regiment “GarryOwen,” 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, pose for a group photo following the unit spouse spur ride at Fort Hood, Texas Nov. 15. Held to More

Maj. Gen. Sprynczynatyk, adjutant general for the North Dakota National Guard, was awarded the Army Engineer Regiment's "The Silver Order of the de Fleury Medal" in Bismarck, N.D., Dec. 5, 2014. The prestigious More

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 12, 2015) From left, Lt. Gen. Salvatore Angelella, commander of U.S. Forces Japan; Rear Adm. John Alexander, commander of Battle Force 7th Fleet; Mrs. Miyako Nakatani, spouse of Gen Nakat More

Spouses of U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a “Jane Wayne Day” aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2015. Jane Wayne More

U.S. Navy sailor Petty Officer 2rd Class Kazmin Stan raises the morning colors aboard the USS Essex (LHD-2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard Naval Base Sa More

Staff Sgt. Erik Beagle and Senior Airman Rebekah Beagle pose in front of the Prime BEEF statue in the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron complex, Feb. 27, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Beagles, who are More

Julia Cramer, pitcher, the Lady Coyotes, kicks the ball during a spouses’ kickball game at Felix Field, March 15, 2015. Cramer plays for the Lady Coyotes, which consists of spouses from the Marine Corps Tactica More

Monique Phommasy, widow of California Army National Guard Spc. Thithavy Tony Phommasy of the 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), took part in a free two-day sailing certification course, April 10-11, 2015 More

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and assembled guests bow their heads in prayer during the 3rd MAW Evening Colors ceremony on Marine Corps Air Sta More

Deanie Dempsey, wife of Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presents the Military Spouse of the Year award to Corie Weathers as one of her sons stands with her husband, Capt. Matthew More

Katy Shipman, 423rd Medical Squadron key spouse, left, speaks with Janet Driggers, 501st Combat Support Wing key spouse, during an informal meeting at RAF Alconbury, U.K.. May 13, 2015. Key spouses serve as lia More

Expectant moms pose for a photo during the "Special Delivery" baby shower hosted by Heidi Murkoff, author of the "What to Expect When You're Expecting" series, and the USO, May 16. The moms-to-be enjoyed a free More

Lance Cpl. Darryl Sawyer, left, a tank crewman with 2nd Tank Battalion, helps a Marine spouse board an M1A1 Abrams tank during Spouse Appreciation Day at SR-10 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 2, 2015. Thirty-th More

150612-N-OO032-288 SILVERDALE, Wash. (June 12, 2015) - Sgt. Michael Scott, from Germany and assigned to Marine Corps Security Battalion (MCSFBn) - Bangor, explains how to properly use the sight of a Browning M2 More

SILVERDALE, Wash. (June 12, 2015) -- Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Dylan Wannamaker, a Kenai, Alaska, native assigned to Marine Corps Security Force Battalion - Bangor, shares a Meal Ready to Eat with his wife, Kenn More

Col. John Wagner, 460th Space Wing commander, gives a mission brief to Buckley spouses as part of the first Spouse Appreciation tour July 17, 2015, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The group started their tour More

Experienced military spouses share stories and advice with spouses new to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson June 25 as part of the quarterly Joint Spouse Orientation held at the Military Family Readiness Center. More

150717-N-OO032-062 SPOKANE, Wash. (July 17, 2015) -- Service members representing the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard are awarded the American Legion Department of Washington’s Spirit of Ser More

More than 30 Airmen from the 108th Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, returned home from a two-month deployment in support of Operations Freedom's Sentinel and Enduring Freedom in the Central Command area of More

Families from the 341st Maintenance Group complete finger paintings during a picnic at Sun Plaza Park Sept. 3 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The Berger family was one of many that participated in making fin More

Moriah Pugliese, spouse and mother, attends the Military Spouse Community Leadership Association hosted Belle of the Ball at the Combat Center Officer’s Club, Oct. 3, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance More

Mourners attend the graveside service for Maureen Fitzsimons Blair, also known as Maureen O’Hara, in Section 2 of Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 9, 2015. She is being buried with her husband, U.S. Air Force More

151110-N-EI558-002 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Nov. 10, 2015) Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) Squadron 51 spouses and their children participate in a simulated code cracking challenge during the annual C More

Amber Staton is a Prince George County, Va., resident who is slowly putting her life back together after her husband, Adam, committed suicide in May of 2014. She aspires to help others to spare them the misery More

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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Nichole Evenson, 315th Training Squadron, Goodfellow Air Force Base greets her family after returning from a deployment at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 28, 2016. Air Force Global More

Brigadier Gen. David A. Ottignon, 1st Marine Logistics Group Commanding General, speaks to Marines and spouses during the 2015 1st MLG Spouse of the Year awards ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, More

The five-day Transition GPS (Goals, Plans, Success) Workshop held from Jan. 25 to 29 for the first time at Camp Zama Education Center. Twenty-one participants including Soldiers and a spouse attended the worksh More

Andrea Barreiro, posing here for a portrait Feb. 3 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, has been named the Fort Myer Military Spouse of the Year for 2016. Military Spouse magazine founded More

A chaplain instructs couples during the semi-annual Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operation Marriage Enrichment Retreat in New Bern, Feb. 5-6. More than 30 couples attended the retreat and partici More

Spouses of members of the 335th Fighter Squadron and 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received specialized name tags during a tour of the squadron, Feb. 16, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carol More

Charissa Curiel (first) and Mary Jansen (second) attend a five-day financial readiness workshop held at the Camp Zama Army Community Service during Military Saves Week from Feb. 22 to 26 to learn money saving t More

Ariana Nagel, wife of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Nagel, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, tries on flight gear in preparation for a spouse taxi event at Shaw Air Force B More

Misty Bass, Command Sgt. Maj. David W. Bass's spouse, receives a Commander's Award for Public Service ribbon in a small token of gratitude from Col. Donn H. Hill, commander of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, f More

ROTA, Spain (Mar. 13, 2016) A USS Carney (DDG 64) Sailor embraces his spouse after a four-month patrol in in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forwa More

Yukiko Roman shoots an M9 service pistol at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2016. Roman was able to experience dynamic facets of life in the Marine Corps. This included an Amphibious Assault Vehicle raid More

The Camargo family credits the California Military Department Family Relief Fund with helping them get through an extremely difficult time in 2015. The California National Guard Counterdrug Task Force cut Sgt. More

Camp Zama’s youth volunteers pose for a picture after the annual Youth Volunteer Recognition Ceremony held April 28 at the Camp Zama Community Club. (U.S. Army photos by Noriko Kudo)

Michele Maldonado holds her Spouse of the Year award and poses with Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general; Sgt. 1st Class David Maldonado, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion; Myra Wil More

National Guard children learn about dry ice and other fun elements of chemistry during the "Mad Science" portion of their day at a Military Spouse Appreciation Day event in Los Alamitos, California, on May 7. T More

Sgt. Michelle Dykes, assigned to USARJ Band, demonstrates a fire extinguisher during the Summer Safety Day and Health Fair hosted by USAG Japan’s Safety Office May 12 at the Yano Fitness Center. (U.S. Army Phot More