In her column Home Front, Keilar has written about the struggles of military family life — including trying to plan a pregnancy around a war — as well as the strengths that the military community has to offer.

“Remember, these residents have no visitors due to COVID, and your small act of kindness will make a big difference.”

Kate Ranta was in her Florida apartment with her father and son, trying to avoid a confrontation with her estranged husband, who had just pulled into the parking lot.  Then she heard gunshots. 

While David Carrera doesn’t mind being a minority in female-dominated military spouse groups, he does see unique challenges for men like him.

As protests continue across the country, two black military spouses share their experiences with racism and how they’re talking to their children about the death of George Floyd.