Grace of a Military Child and Life

29 May 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 22 - Kristen Moore - Army BRAT - Gold Star Child - Air Force Spouse - Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund   This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Kristen Moore, U.S. Army BRAT, Gold Star Child, and U.S. Air Force Spouse. Kristen’s dad, Colonel John McHugh, was Killed in Action while serving in Operation Enduring Free...

22 May 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 21 - Leah Stiles - Navy Spouse - Navy Veteran - Sea Waves   This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Leah Stiles, U.S. Navy Spouse and Veteran. Leah is also the CEO and Founder of Sea Waves Inc., an organization dedicated to removing the stigma of eating disorders in the military community. Thank you to Leah...

15 May 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 20 - Jalyn Smith - Army BRAT - Gold Star Child   This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Jalyn Smith, U.S. Army BRAT and Gold Star Child. Jalyn shares the struggles she faced with the loss of her father, but how it has molded her into the woman she is today. Thank you to Jalyn and her family for their servic...

8 May 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 19 - Michelle Elliot - Army National Guard Spouse This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Michelle Elliot, U.S. Army National Guard Spouse. Michelle shares some of the struggles of being a military spouse and raising a family almost as a solo parent, but how they made it memorable! Thank you to Michelle and h...

1 May 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 18 - Mary Kauffman - Air Force BRAT This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Mary Kauffman, U.S. Air Force BRAT. Mary shares the highs and lows of being a military BRAT and some of the fun experiences she had of being a BRAT. Thank you to Mary and her family for their service to this country!   Follow us @grac...

24 April 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 17 - Victoria Kelly - Marine Spouse - Author   This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Victoria Kelly, U.S. Marine Corps Spouse. Victoria shares what it is like being a military wife along with the challenges and highlights she faced. She also shares what it is like being an author and sharing the stories...

17 April 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 16 - Dawn Laundrup - Air Force BRAT, Air Force Veteran, Veteran Spouse   This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Dawn Laundrup, U.S. Air Force BRAT, U.S. Air Force Veteran, and U.S. Air Force Spouse. Dawn shares stories from her childhood and time in service as a nurse. Thank you to Dawn and her family for...

10 April 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 15 - Laura Longmire - Air Force Spouse   The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Laura Longmire, U.S. Air Force spouse. On this week’s episode, Laura shares how being an Air Force family has had an impact on her, her husband, and their family’s lives! Thank you to Laura and her family for their service to thi...

3 April 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 14 - Michaela Telford - Army BRAT   The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Michaela Telford, U.S. Army BRAT. On this week’s episode, Michaela shares about her life growing up as a military BRAT and how that has made a lasting impact on her adulthood. Thank you to Michaela and her family for their service to t...

27 March 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 13 - Melissa Purnell - Navy Spouse - Sweet Blooms Confectionery   The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Melissa Purnell, U.S. Navy spouse. On this week’s episode, Melissa shares some of the experiences she has had as a Navy wife along with starting her own business as a way to combine a hobby of her’s and a...

20 March 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 12 - Madison Gentry - Army BRAT   The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Madison Gentry, U.S. Army BRAT. On this week’s episode, Madison shares her experiences of being a military BRAT and how they has shaped her life - including her love for travel. Madison also shares about some of the struggles and harder...

13 March 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 11 - Vimbo Watson - Navy Spouse   The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Vimbo Watson, U.S. Navy spouse. On this week’s episode, Vimbo shares her experiences of being a Navy spouse - along with some of the struggles she faced working as a Principle in the education world. Thank you to Vimbo and her family fo...

6 March 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 10 - Aubree Trotter - Army BRAT   The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes 9 year old, U.S. Army BRAT, Aubree Trotter. On this week’s episode, Aubree shares what her experiences as a military BRAT are, and how they have shaped her as such a young child. She also talks about some of the fun parts and some of the...

28 February 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 9 - Katie Hamlin-Pacheco - Coast Guard Spouse - Occupational Therapist - Author   The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Katie Hamlin-Pacheco, U.S. Coast Guard Spouse, Occupational Therapist, and author of “My Flight Suit Pocket.” Using her family’s military life experiences, Katie put pen to paper to hel...

21 February 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 8 - Sarah Doran - Army BRAT - Army Veteran - Army Spouse - Author   The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes back Sarah Doran, U.S. Army Veteran, U.S. Army BRAT, U.S. Army Veteran Spouse. Sarah is the author to “The Peppered Sky” and upcoming book “Sleeping Giants.” She advocates for military children and t...

14 February 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 7 - Alyssa Jackson - Army Veteran - Air Force Wife - Homefront Chronicles Podcast   The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Alyssa Jackson, U.S. Army Veteran, U.S. Air Force wife, and fellow podcast host. Alyssa hosts the Homefront Chronicles Podcast where she shares an insight on her life. I am excited to...

7 February 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 6 - Dr. Marguerite Barnett - Army Child, Air Force Child, Army Veteran   The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Dr. Marguerite Barnett, U.S. Army and Air Force child. Marguerite was inspired by both her bio and adopted father’s service, wanted to attend medical school and joined the U.S. Army herself to be...

31 January 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 5 - Ami Bakken - Army Spouse   The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Ami Bakken, U.S. Army Spouse. Ami and her husband have five sweet children and have moved around the country seven different times. Thank you to Ami and her family for their service to this country!   Follow us @graceofamilitarychildandl...

24 January 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 4 - Jan Lasley - Navy Child - Air Force Spouse   The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Jan Lasley, U.S. Navy Child and U.S. Air Force Wife. Jan has been moving as part of the military life since she was 6 months old. After marrying in the Air Force, her son also joined the U.S. Navy in his Grandfather’s f...

17 January 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 3 - Marina Callahan - Army Spouse   The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Marina Callahan, U.S. Army Spouse. Marina’s husband served in the U.S. Army - giving her the opportunity to move from the west coast of Florida, to Alaska. Not coming from a military background, she found immediate connection with o...

10 January 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 2 - Marna Randall - Army BRAT   The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Marna Randall, U.S. Army BRAT. Marna’s father served during the World War II era and after. Being so connected to military life as a child, Marna began teaching military children at DoD schools. She was able to connect with military chi...

3 January 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 1 - Barbara Secor - Army Spouse - SOWF Director of Programs   In the first episode of 2024, Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Barbara Secor, Military Spouse and Special Operations Warrior Foundation Director of Programs to the podcast! Barbara’s husband is currently serving in the U.S. Army Active Guard Reserve and is set...

On the next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life, Gracie welcomes Delaney! Delaney is a U.S. Army spouse and her husband is currently a Chaplain Candidate. She shares her journey on Instagram. Tune in to hear more about Delaney and her journey as a military spouse!

On the next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life, Gracie welcomes Dustin! Dustin is a U.S. Navy BRAT. Tune in to hear more about Dustin and the many experiences he had as a military BRAT!

On the next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life, Gracie welcomes Vianca! Vianca is a U.S. Marine veteran and U.S. Navy spouse. She is also a published author and is working to advocate for mental health disorders in the military. Tune in to hear more about Vianca’s journey as a veteran and spouse!