She didn't come to the battlefield with a uniform, but with conviction. When her husband fell beside their cannon at Fort Washington, Margaret Corbin didn't cry out—she loaded the next round. Gritting through the smoke and chaos, she fired until her body could no longer keep up with her will. Wounded, scarred, and nearly forgotten, she became the first woman in American history to receive a military pension—not for tending the wounded, but for standing and fighting as one of

A reflection on the quiet strength of military spouses—the unseen battles, the lasting impact, and the fierce loyalty that carries on long after the final deployment. Sometimes, simply living the story is the bravest thing of all.

Anna Maria Lane wasn’t looking to make a statement — she was fighting to survive and stand by her husband. Disguised as a man, she battled through the Revolutionary War, earning a rare pension and a place in history. Her name is finally resurfacing 250 years later.

Let's be real — this blog is part love letter, part war cry, and a historical mixed-tape of all the stories that got left behind. I'm diving

For centuries, military spouses have stood as silent pillars behind service members, with their contributions often overlooked in the military.

Silent Ranks, Powerful Voices: Rethinking Military Wives in Military History Military wives have long stood in the margins of history—labeled, overlooked, yet essential. This work challenges traditional narratives by re-centering their stories in military history. From policy-shapers to cultural anchors, their impact is real. It’s time we ask: what if the silent ranks were never silent—they were just unheard?

Mercy Otis Warren wasn’t just a military wife—she was a revolutionary with a pen as mighty as any musket. Her bold writings shaped public opinion, challenged leaders, and gave voice to women in a war for independence. As the first female historian of the American Revolution, her legacy reminds us that military spouses don’t just support history—they write it. #MercyOtisWarren #HomefrontArchives

I explore untold stories in military history—especially the overlooked roles of military spouses. As a veteran, spouse, historian, and museum curator, my journey led me to uncover how women shaped strategy, logistics, and legacy. Through research, writing, and relentless curiosity, I’m reframing what—and who—counts in military history. It’s time to move military spouses from the footnotes to the front lines of our historical record.

Frustrated by how little had changed for military spouses across centuries, I turned to the archives. As a veteran, historian, and spouse, I began tracing the overlooked impact of military families. Spouses weren’t just “dependents”—they were advocates, strategists, and change-makers. This project isn’t a memoir; it’s a mission. It’s time military spouses moved from the margins into the center of military history.