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

Military Protocol 101: The Military Spouse Version

Military social occasions and ceremonies are full of etiquette and protocol. We can help you navigate them all.

How Military Spouses Should React During Bugle Calls

Bugle calls are second nature to service members, but what on earth are military spouses to do when they hear them? Find out...

Military Family Desperate for Return of Son's Ashes After They're Stolen During Move

The Bentons suffered an unimaginable loss six years ago, and are now living through another nightmare. Their U-Haul was...

Navy Spouse Is Behind a Drive to Mandate a Key Safety Change in Schools, Day Cares

Athletes Headline in Upcoming USO MVP Champions Series

Want to Ask a Famous Athlete a Question? Check Out the USO's MVP Champions Series

Over the next few weeks, athletes will take center stage as part of the MVP Champions Series. Athletes from many sports and...

Veteran's Reunion with High School Sweetheart After 59 Years Is the Feel-Good Love Story You Need

Like all couples who weather the stormy parts of relationships, Dennis and Diane are stronger going forward together.

New Volunteer Management Information System Easier to Navigate

Spouses Rejoice: The New Volunteer Management Information System Is Easier to Navigate

Spouse volunteers may have reason to rejoice as a new volunteer management system is here, and it's much easier to navigate.

Helps Prepare Military Spouses to Run for Office

This Resource Helps Prepare Military Spouses to Run for Elected Office

A new resource from Homefront Rising aims to help military spouses who seek to run for elected office.

Has COVID-19 Affected Your Military Life? This Survey Wants to Know How

Each year MFAN conducts a survey for the military community, alternating between a family support programming survey and...

Last-Minute Gifts for Valentine's Day

If you've been putting off shopping, or aren't really sure what to do, check out these last-minute Valentine's Day gifts and...

What Does Tricare Vision Actually Cover?

Does Tricare cover vision care? Here’s everything you need to know about Tricare vision coverage.

Survey Says Families Aren't Using EFMP Because They Don't Know How

The main problem with EFMP? People don't know enough about it. A new survey shows just how much education is needed on the...

Military Spouses Speak Up: We Don't Just Want Any Job, We Want the Right Job

The career goals of milspouses are as varied as the population. We don't all want the same jobs, we don't all want government...

Want to Strengthen Your Military Marriage? Here Are 3 Organizations That Want to Help

Even strong marriages have cracks in them from the stress of military life. But those cracks don't have to break a marriage...

8 PCS Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask

Do you have questions about your upcoming PCS that you think you should know but feel like you can't ask? We've got the...

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