Military spouses navigate the same ocean as service members but in very different vessels. Their stories of sacrifice, leadership, and resilience are often overlooked. Despite new voices emerging through blogs and podcasts, military spouse experiences remain underrepresented in history. For a stronger, more inclusive military community, these vital narratives must be acknowledged and recorded as an essential chapter of military history.

Military spouses have been the silent engine behind every era of U.S. military history. This timeline reframes American military eras through their eyes—those who never wore the uniform but served nonetheless. From Revolutionary War camps to 21st-century deployments, this project highlights how spouses have adapted, organized, raised families, and advocated for change—often without recognition. This blog serves as a reminder that service is not just for the troop; it is also

What if the strongest force in military history isn’t weapons or war—but words? From “dependent” to “camp follower,” language has shaped how we see military spouses: who counts, who’s remembered, and who’s left out. Homefront Archives reclaims that narrative—one story, one term, one voice at a time. Because words don’t just reflect history—they make it. #BehindTheUniform #MilitarySpouseHistory

Military history often marches forward with tales of strategy, valor, and battlefield heroism—but what about the voices left behind? “Military History’s Hidden Front” (my favorite quote) explores the unseen contributions of individuals who sustained and even fought alongside soldiers, only to be overlooked in the official record. Their stories challenge us to rethink what is remembered, and more importantly, what is forgotten.

Where sass meets source material. Welcome to my military library bookshelf—a curated collection of gritty memoirs, overlooked histories, and the stories traditional textbooks forgot. From bourbon-stained war journals to deep-dive academic works, this is where service, sacrifice, and sharp commentary collide. If you're looking for truth with bite, perspective with heart, and a few footnotes that hit like gut punches—you’re in the right place.

After 25+ years of global moves, deployments, and duct-taped boxes labeled “Misc,” I finally unpacked—not just the stuff, but the stories. My military life has been shaped by resilience, laughter, and the quiet strength of those who serve and stand beside the uniform. From my time in the U.S. Air Force to life as a military spouse and now as a curator of military history, this is my space to explore the grit, grace, and unforgettable moments in military history that deserve t