#militaryfam

[defensenow]

USS George Washington CVN 73: New Chief Petty Officers Pinned in Norfolk...

[markanthonydyson]

My crew. So proud. . . . . . #family #fam #famphoto #familyphotography #smartphone #phonecamera #fedora #militaryfam #silly #funny https://www.instagram.com/p/B3LKykqFaeH/?igshid=1nctbfieqag6d

[desertrosecosplay]

❤️💋Another Day closer to the end of the first round of the @maximmag #nextmaximcovergirl contest! Please make sure you are voting for me DAILY FOR FREE OR donating to the @wwp for extra votes, it’s a really amazing cause that is sincerely near to my heart since my whole family is military, and We’ve lost family in combat. ❤️💋 . . ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thanks everyone who sent me birthday wishes and gifts! 🥳 you guys are the reason I love doing what I do! . . . . . 📸by @robertalvaradopinup ❤️Post Vietnam Helmet(modeled after full metal jacket), Vietnam era harness and M16 airsoft provided by @robertalvaradopinup 🍒Lashes by @hello_summerxo . . . 🤩✨If you’d like to support me on new costumes the best way right now is via KOFI, PATREON, OR AMAZON WISHLIST!! Links all in bio!✨✨🤟🏻!!!!! IVE UPDATED MY WISHLIST FOR MY BIRTHDAY!🤟🏻✨SOLO PATREON IS UP AND LIVE! BRAND NEW LIMITED PINUP TIER JUST ADDED✨ . . . . #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaylife #cosplayfun #nerdygirl #nerd #geek #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaylife #cosplayfun #cosplaygirl #cosplayphotoshoot #cosplaygirls #cosplayphoto #pinup #geek #nerd #birthday #birthdaygirl #pinup #lingerie #everydaystefany #maxim #nextmaximcovergirl #militarypinup #militaryfam #pinupgirl #alvaradopinups #woundedwarriors https://www.instagram.com/p/B2NHy_RDRrZ/?igshid=9mxnwmu0m7eq

[alyssaruffin]

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#saysochallenge on Tik Tok with my darling daughter @rare_ruffin 😍💕👌 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @tiktok @tiktok_usa_official #vafb #militaryfam @dojacat #alyssaruffin #ruffingirls #therufflife #instagirls #instamood #motherdaughter #family #motherdaughterduo #dancing #dance #music #dancecover #dancers #song #fun #dancelife #singer #coverdance #dances #dancechallenge #video #cute #danceislife #amazing #dancedance #trending (at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_oSteuJl5t/?igshid=1ox2nsja8n5m8

[clicknbloom]

Today’s theme for @operationshower virtual gala is what brings you joy. These people right here. They bring me joy every day. Seeing them grow and learn. Standing with my husband as he goes further into his career. It may not be easy every day, but it does bring me joy. If you can, please donate! Even if it’s $5. What Operation Shower does is just simply amazing. I participated in a Shower in 2016 for our rainbow baby. I can’t even tell you how much of a blessing it was. Being thousands of miles from family and friends is so hard, especially when you’re expecting a new baby and you’ve just moved to a new base. I’m still using some of the gifts we received from that shower. Plus you can’t beat having an amazing lunch and day out to be spoiled 😉😉 Thank you @operationshower for everything you do! #osday5 #osfavoritethings #milfam #militaryfam #militaryfamily #airforce #airforcefamily #whatbringsyoujoy #family #donate #spreadjoy #babyshower https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq0Mm5WA6xe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=64dh5mlh0cb3

[creativelostconfused]

I wanted to start a non-profit for women veterans and was blessed to be taken under the GallantFew, Inc. team as the new program director. I started this mission with a goal to help other women that have served this country and have had unfortunate traumas during and after their service and may need a helping hand, crying shoulder or support from a team of people that can understand them. My team is all women currently serving or served at one point in the military. you know how they say " ask and you shall receive " well I asked and I received, I received nothing but support and motivation from my family, friends, and Gallantfew family. my hope is that I make a difference one veteran at a time and I hope that I can inspire others in their life goals. I went through my own challenges and misfortunes in the military but I turned it around and have made nothing but the best out of it. it made me stronger and better and a go-getter and along the way I was determined to make a change and a difference and I FINALLY can say that I feel like I know my purpose in this wonderful world we call life. I will be traveling this coming weekend to VA for a women's conference then heading out to Texas for another huge event, I will continue to spread the word about @WAMPROJECT and I will continue to work hard to make this program huge. Thank you to those who have supported us from the beginning and those who continue to support the cause, without you all this wouldn't be possible. If you want to know how to help in any way please join our WAM team or create a team under WAM with our Run Ranger Run annual fundraising event. Mentor, Inspire & Empower will you be part of this change? #share #joinus #spreadtheword http://bit.ly/WAM19RRR link in bio PC @ramosangie24 . . . . . #militaryfam #veteransday #militarywomen #goodcause #troops #sisterhood #iamgallantfew #iamwam #wamproject https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpzya4hni6X/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=p07c8vmk2rm9

[swiftmomma]

"Life makes love look hard." Having an incredible stressful day. Guys, marriage and parenting is hard. Especially when your husband is thousands of miles away in the service and you're home with a toddler all day. I just needed to throw out a positive post because today is ROUGH.

@taylorswift @taylornation

[fitconsciousmindbodysoul-blog]

Love It!! The couple that works out together stays together 😍😍 . #couplegoals ❤️ . Repost @fit_welcker ・・・ GETTING IT DONE TOGETHER 💪🏼💚+❤️ #bettertogether #l8rlifestyle #fitnessmotivation #fitgirl #fitnesslifestyle #fitwomen #coupleslift #coupleswithtattoos #coupleswithmuscles #militaryfam #buds #tambam #bestfriendforever #beautifulwife

[usmccarter]

#Repost @ridefor22 (@get_repost) ・・・ Remembering Joel Ingersoll, Spc Army Nation Guard 01/22/86 - 07/21/17 We met a few months before his deployment to Iraq in 2009. We had each just gotten out of relationships and agreed this was just for fun. He told me he didn't want someone waiting for him in case something happened to him while he was over there. Three months later he proposed! I said yes and three months after that, he was off to Iraq. We got married in September 2010 and had our amazing son in October 2011. We always said "If we can make it through Iraq, we can make it through anything". That held true, until July 21, 2017 when he could no longer fight his demons. I was told by many people that Joel was not going to come back the same man. But the thing was, we didn't know each other for very long before he deployed. We tried to spend as much time as we could together. But with me working and his training, we did the best we could to know everything about each other. So when he came home, I didn't have much of a "before" to compare to. When he came home, that was our new normal. I settled into the role of an Army Wife and he tried his best to balance both civilian and military life. The years went by and I just didn't know how badly he was hurting inside. He hid it well. The men in his family don't talk about their feelings. It's hard to get them to open up. So you add that to the stress of deployment and military life, it was a ticking time bomb. Especially after he decided it was time for him to leave the military. He thought it was a good choice, but I could tell a big part of his identity was missing. For twelve years, he was a Solider. I often asked him if he was OK when he looked down or angry. He always said "I'm just tired". I thought it was the kind of tired that sleep could fix. I now realize how wrong I was. #ridefor22 #22toomany #honorthefallen 🇺🇸 #outofthedarkness #gonebutnotforgotten #army #ptsdawareness #standtogether #resteasywarrior #family #fightptsd #militaryfam #fighter #warrior #endsuicide #militaryfam #buddycheck #battlebuddy #militarysuicideawareness #fightlifewithlife #standtogether #veteransuicide #veterans #hero #westand

[shalindra]

Thank you @indonesiavoice_ for featuring my beloved grandpa! The toughest soldier I've ever known! So proud to be his granddaughter! More stories on him at @indonesiavoice_'s IG so go check it out! Proud to be Indonesian! 🇲🇨👊🏼💥 #indonesian #indonesiansoldier #soldier #military #militarybrat #militaryfam #fighter #dutch #granddad #grandpa #aekawilarang #rip #legacy #family #famjam #fambam #familyfirst

[guardyourhealth]

How to Cope with a Holiday Deployment

The holidays can be a tough time for families who are separated due to a deployment or mobilization. Instead of feeling joy and excitement, you and your family may be stressed, angry, or upset at the thought of spending the holidays apart.  

If you’ll be away from your loved ones this holiday season, here are five tips from the National Family Resiliency Center to help you cope:

1. Share a memento. Don’t stress about buying the perfect gift. Instead, swap something special before you leave, like your favorite book, movie, or piece of clothing. Ask your kids for a special toy or picture to take with you. If you have already deployed, ask your kids to send a care package with recent artwork, photos, or journal entries.  

2. Keep in touch. Send emails, video chat, or talk on the phone when you can. If your kids are young, have them draw pictures to share with you instead. Programs like United Through Reading let you record videos to share with your kids back home. Pre-record a video of you reading a holiday book.

3. Balance the old with the new. If you won’t be home for the holidays, talk to your family about how they are planning to spend them. If they want to save their favorite traditions for when you return, encourage them to try something new like volunteering or having a holiday meal with friends.

4. Plan ahead. Being alone for the holidays can really hurt, but a little pre-planning can help you feel less alone. Find out what you’ll be doing, who you’ll be with, and where you’ll be. Chances are there will be other Soldiers feeling the same way as you. Make a pact to be there for each other during the holiday season.

5. Stay active. Exercise can help relieve a case of the holiday blues. Keep busy with activities like walking or running. Try any of these workouts wherever you are.

A holiday season away from family can be tough, but you can get through it together.

Remember, if you are coping with stress or other challenges, know that you are not alone. You can receive free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, by calling the Military Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 (press 1), chatting online, or sending a text message to 838255.

[markanthonydyson]

Happy Birthday to @prime.22! . . . . . . #son #firstborn #airman #airforce #military #militaryfamily #militaryfam #spiritual #godfearing #godfearingman https://www.instagram.com/p/B_xHQ9kFS0h/?igshid=t4kca4zsmbx6

[loxhairwaxco-blog]

Yeah!! Get your Hun Harvester Hoodies at www.LoxPomade.com #Repost @_w0lfff_ with @repostapp ・・・ Totally digging my custom artwork from the fellas at @loxhairwaxco just as much as I love my new "Wild Hunt" hoodie. Thanks guys! That's fridge worthy right there. 🐺 So I said to my dad, "Jeez dad, ya got enough hats?" "Naw bud, never enough. Know how long it took me to nab that digital camo one in that style? FOREVER. Hey.. what size is that hoodie? That's pretty cool looking. Damn. I would of jacked it if it fit me. Order me one." That's my pops. ❤️👊🏼🇺🇸 #loxhairwaxco #battlewax #usmc #semperfi #militaryfam #valhallaawaits #untilvalhalla #supportsmallbusiness #supportourveterans #americanmade #veteranowned

[alyssaruffin]

Happy Veteran's Day to all of those who have served and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. A special shout out to my own personal hero, Captain Charles aka @chuckruffinmusic of the United States Space Force. That handsome hubby of mine is Active Duty, prior enlisted, prior Air Force and has been serving in the United States Military for 15 years. Thank you for all of the sacrifices you have made not only for our country but for those that impact your career because you need to make decisions that put my health first, for all of the important things like missing your child's birthday to be at training or missing holidays and all of those first moments with your first child because you're deployed overseas 8,000 miles away. Thank you for all of the things that most people don't think about or notice. I love you so much and I appreciate everything you do for our family and for our country. @sgtcarman Thank you to my father Roger Mikkelsen who served in the United States Marine Corps. May he rest in peace. Thank you to my Father-in-law Douglas Ruffin who served 20 years in the United States Air Force! Thank you to my cousin Jacob Ross who served in the United States Navy. Thank you to ALL of my friends and family who have served! 🙏🏼🇺🇸 A very special thank you to my dearest friends in heaven Bob Hanson & Nate Brooks, the reason why I'm involved with Mission 22. I love you both to the moon and back and I miss you every single day! #22istoomany #veteransday #happyveteransday #thankyouforyourservice #military #militarylife #militarywife #militarycouple #militaryfamily #USSF #spaceforcewife #unitedstatesspaceforce #spaceforce #usaf #airforce #usmc #marinecorps #usnavy #navy #coastguard #army #thankyou #weallfamily #militaryfam #mission22 #musicandthemission https://www.instagram.com/p/CHcjM4xJDa0/?igshid=1p9vi5ng8k76g

[veez26]

Met my couz all the way from okinawa us navy base :) glad to see you and bond with you next time lets meet all ❤️😍😝😁💋😘 Ahaha had a fun dinner night :) #couznight #militaryfam #fun

[creativelostconfused]

In a world full of trends, I want to remain a classic, I want to remain myself and i want to continue to be as genuine as possible. . . . . . #militaryfam #begenuine #bereal #positivevibes #livelifetothefullest #veteranturnedactress #entrepreneurlife (at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BptAplUn8HZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qjhhppun9kos