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

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.

4 Questions About Life Insurance to Consider When My Spouse Retires

For some military families, this may be the first time they've had to consider life insurance coverage, ever. It's a good...

Survivors and friends of fallen military members begin a line of volunteers ready to place wreaths at the headstones of Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Wreaths Across America event.

At Arlington, a Wreaths Across America Change Aims to Give Families More Peace

It'll be a little quieter than usual at Arlington National Cemetery this year as the first holiday wreaths are laid.

18 Gifts for the Hard-to-Shop-for People in Your Life in 2021

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

4 Resources Available to Food-Insecure Military Families

Like other segments of society, food insecurity -- defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as lacking consistent access...

The Exceptional Family Member Program holds a fair for special needs children.

New Website and App Seek to Streamline Army’s Exceptional Family Member Program

The Army is seeking feedback from families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program regarding its new, centralized...

How to File for Unemployment After a PCS

You finally get the job of your dreams. You work at it for a year or so and are just getting comfortable. Then your active...

Dover hosted the Spouse Symposium employment education event

Here Are the Top 10 Career Options for Military Spouses

Government contracting, human resources and manufacturing are among the top 10 best career fields for military spouses.

5 Hispanic Military Spouses Making a Difference in the Community

What Military Spouses Need to Know About Red Cross Emergency Messages

The American Red Cross has been helping military families deal with the challenges of military life for more than 140 years.

The Dizzy Duck cart on Dover Air Force Base

This Military Housing Has an MWR Booze Cart, and We Are All Jealous

The Dizzy Duck rolls through base housing on Friday and Saturday evenings serving alcohol for two hours.

How to Navigate a Military Divorce While Stationed Overseas

When something goes wrong in your marriage and you’re facing a military divorce while stationed overseas, you may feel...

Coast Guard Aid Society Offers Loans to Offset Fertility Costs

The Coast Guard Mutual Assistance's new Assisted Reproductive Services (ARS) zero-interest loan aims to support military...

Finally, A Transition Program Designed with Military Spouses in Mind

This new program helps spouses with their career goals while their service members are facing their own transition to...

Connect with Other Military Spouses Through These Fall Events

Here are some of the things -- both in-person and online -- you can look forward to over the next few months.

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