Are you having FUN in your relationship?

Ok, admittedly it’s difficult during these times for us. We moved to a new location. A week after we move, I’m away across the country for military training, leaving my wife and baby girl alone for the next two months. Oh and deployment coming up in less than a month. Yeah, it’s stressful. But that’s …

The Real Story with Fad Diets

I’m sure we’ve tried one of them at some point. Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who has. Which one have you tried? If you did lose weight, did the pounds stay off once you went back to your usual way of eating? The real truth is they don’t work in the long term. …

Be Thankful and have Gratitude.

2020 was a challenging year for everyone. Some of you might find little to be thankful and grateful for with the global pandemic, social unrest and endless political banter. We’ve overcome a mandated distance and separation like no other from friends and family. Some have experienced the loss of a family member or friend. I …

Privileged and Honored.

My first duty station I was privileged to be with Corpsman with an infantry battalion with 7th Marines at Twentynine Palms, CA. I checked in still an E1,l deployed within months after checking in, still learning about the job as Corpsman with Marines. I made two combat deployments before checking out of 7th Marines and …

Date Night: A necessity, not a luxury.

Why date night is necessary and is needed in your calendar. We went out to a restaurant out in town, one we haven’t been to since we moved here last year. With me being gone for training and then deployment we didn’t get a chance to go to it, but we are sure glad we …

Why being away from your significant other is… OK!

Most people think the relationship is not as strong if you’re not always together. I’m here to tell you that’s not the case, especially for military couples. This will be the second time since the last fall that we’ve been away from one another for months (it’ll be our longest). Being in the military, you …