A small-town Missouri native, Katie is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a degree in English. She served 5 years as a Surface Warfare Officer, including 2 deployments onboard a Guided-Missile Destroyer and Aircraft Carrier. She has a Master's Degree in Education from Johns Hopkins University.
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) acts as the defense on America’s coasts.
It’s one of seven uniformed services in the U.S. Military.
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If you have your heart set on the prestigious and selective U.S. Naval Academy, you may worry that without an offer of acceptance, your dreams of becoming a Naval Officer are over.
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Being in the military comes with many challenges; one of the hardest is the frequent separation from loved ones.
That’s why so many organizations have formed to help military members and their families make the most of their time together.… Click Here To Read the rest
Military life comes with a lot of questions. What is needed for a military move? What can help kids adjust to a new home? How do you make it through a deployment?
Fortunately, the Department of Defense recognizes that military … Click Here To Read the rest
As service members get closer to the end of their military career, many start to think about what is next. Maybe it’s a new job, maybe it’s going back to school to pursue a degree, maybe it’s entrepreneurship. Some even … Click Here To Read the rest