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Clinging to the OCONUS Dream

A short satirical peek into a seasoned spouse balancing trying to make the most of traveling while stationed overseas, and keeping her teens happy enough to go along for the ride.

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Wiesbaden Community Spouses’ Club gives over $260,000 back to community

Between June 2024 and May 2025, the Wiesbaden Community Spouses’ Club (WCSC) gave back over $260,000 to its community. 

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Wounded Veterans Ride Along the Rhine River

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) brings veterans together while bicycling along the Rhine River in Germany.

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Find connection and resources at the Spouse Hub

Stripes Europe took a trip to the Military and Family Readiness Center Spouse Hub to see what they had to offer, and we did not leave disappointed.

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Embracing a culture of wellness: How CHRA’s service center in Kaiserslautern is building an emotionship village 

The Civilian Human Resources Service Center (CHRSC) at Kleber Kaserne helps to break social stigmas related to mental health.

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Italy’s Alpini, Guardians of the Mountains

The Alpini were established to defend Italy’s northern mountainous borders and they have become renowned for their bravery, resilience and unique traditions.

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Interview with 2025 AFI USAG Wiesbaden Spouse of the Year, Candice Carter

I had the pleasure of talking to 2025 AFI MSOY USAG Wiesbaden winner Candice Carter, and she told me a little about herself and her platform.

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Interview with 2025 NAVSTA Rota AFI Military Spouse of the Year, Caroline Torres Marin

I had the pleasure of talking to NAVSTA Rota winner, Caroline Torres, and she told me a little about herself and her platform.

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10 more books by military spouses

May 12th is Military Spouse Day and this month we wanted to highlight 10 more books from military spouses.

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Finding sisterhood and community in the KMC

Event facilitators often take the lead in purchasing group tickets, guiding newcomers through the process of navigating public transit and providing reassurance to those facing anxiety about travel.

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Pilsen Liberation Festival in Czechia

With the anniversary of VE-Day on May 8th, many places throughout the continent are holding celebrations to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe. 

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Newcomer information for Northern Italy

Newcomer to Northern Italy? We’ve got information on in-processing, gyms, food delivery, grocery stores and more.

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Personal enrichment in Northern Italy

From on-installation employment or education to volunteer work and travel, your time in Italy has a lot to offer.

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Your pets in Northern Italy

The EU Pet Passport must be kept with your pet when traveling throughout Europe. 

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