Behind the Camouflage Chronicles
The holidays are often described as the most wonderful time of the year, but for many, they also bring unexpected stress and emotional challenges. Between the pressure to create perfect moments, the disruption of routines, and the weight of missing loved ones, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
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By: The Behind the Camouflage Team The holidays are often described as the most wonderful time of the year, but for many, they also bring unexpected stress and emotional challenges. Between the pressure to create perfect moments, the disruption of routines, and the weight of missing loved ones, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Take it…
By: Marta Sullivan The holidays are a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration—but for many in the military community, they can also bring unique challenges. Between deployments, training schedules, and the weight of managing households on our own, military spouses often find themselves juggling an overwhelming load. Yet, amid the chaos, there’s one thing that…
This holiday season, military families who might otherwise go without will have food on their tables and gifts under their trees thanks to Operation Christmas Spirit—the flagship project of Operation Help a Hero (OHH).
The challenges military spouses face are as varies as they are difficult: frequent relocations, balancing family life during deployments, navigating employment opportunities, and finding childcare. These are not new issues, but the solutions to address them are continually evolving.
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