Veteran to Military Spouse: Navigating the Identity Shift with Nicole Zettlemoyer
What happens when the person who was the mission… becomes the one supporting it? Yeah. That. In this episode of MilSpouse Transition Conversations, we’re getting into a transition that almost no one talks about—but hits harder than most. Because going from active duty to civilian life is one thing. So what’s it like going from […]
SBP: The Decision Military Spouses Can’t Afford to Get Wrong with Andi Wrenn
Let’s be honest for a second…No one hands you a clear, step-by-step guide for this part of transition.Not the emotional weight. Not the financial decisions that keep you up at 2 AM. Not the “what ifs” you don’t even want to say out loud. And the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)? Yeah… that’s one of those […]
Give to Gain: The Power of Women Who Serve
The following is the keynote presentation given by MilSpouse Transition’s founder, Anna Larson, at the Women’s VetConnect event held at Fort Hood on March 12, 2026. The event was for military-connected women. Veterans and military spouses together. This conversation sets some things straight. Specifically, that military-connected women are overqualified and under-recognized. This keynote was built […]
How Rooted Are You? A Self-Guided Scorecard for Your Community Wellbeing
Raise your hand if you know what it means to build a life on the move. Now that every military spouse ever has raised their ahnd let’s think about those new homes, neighborhoods, routines…new everything…and how exhausting it is to do it again and again. Eventually, “home” becomes less about where you live and more […]
Why Military Spouses Need To Be Part of the Transition Conversation.
I was standing in my office when my servicemember walked out the door to pick up his DD214. It was April 1, 2021, and we had just had a good laugh. Picking up your DD214 on April Fool’s Day is ripe for jokes. Wouldn’t it be funny, I said, if he showed up and his […]
Figuring Out Childcare After Active Duty Military Life
By Faith Balogh One of the most stressful pieces of transition from military life in my personal life is centered around the future well-being of my children. And parent to parent, something tells me you just might feel the same way. It is no secret that the financial cost of having children equals out to […]
Impact Report 2024: The Launch Year of MilSpouse Transition
Welcome to our 2024 MilSpouse Transition Impact Report, where we reflect on the strides made in meeting military spouses where they are during life’s transition. We know transition isn’t just about paperwork or packing boxes—it’s about rediscovery, resilience, and real-life tools that help military spouses with real challenges and choices. This organization was born from […]
The Military Spouse Transition Timeline Part Three: 0 Months to 6 Months Out
Welcome to the third installment of the Military Spouse Transition Timeline. This covers months 6 down to the final retirement day when it’s time to celebrate a new journey for you and your family. If you’ve missed the first two timeline pieces we started with 4+ years out which covers all the questions you and […]
The Military Spouse Transition Timeline Part Two: 6 Months to 12 Months Out
The one-year countdown has begun! In part one of the Military Spouse Transition Timeline blog series we gave you all the questions you and your servicemember should be discussing as far as 4+ years out. Now that the one-year countdown has begun, it’s time to start getting things done and marking off your checklist. This […]
The Military Spouse Transition Timeline Part One: The Big Questions
Military spouses want a timeline. They want a checklist of things they need to do. While our servicemembers receive a long to-do list to get out of their respective branch of the military, there is nothing handed to the military spouse. I heard from multiple military spouses over the past week asking if there was […]