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In Case You Need The Reminder: You’re Doing Better Than You Think!

There’s something about military life that makes even the most resilient among us pause and wonder:
“Am I doing enough?”
“Is everyone else handling this better than I am?”
“Shouldn’t I be used to this by now?”


Let’s just stop right there.

Because in case no one told you lately—you’re doing better than you think.

Article page one of Behind the Camouflage featured in the Leatherneck Magazine November 2024 issue

In Case You Need the Reminder: You’re Doing Better Than You Think!

There’s something about military life that makes even the most resilient among us pause and wonder:“Am I doing enough?”“Is everyone else handling this better than I am?”“Shouldn’t I be used to this by now?” Let’s just stop right there. Because in case no one told you lately—you’re doing better than you think. It’s Easy to…

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PCS Pit Stops: A Vacation or a Trip?

You know how your great-aunt says, “Oh how lovely! You’re taking a vacation during your PCS leave!” and you smile while your soul whispers, Ma’am, this is a logistical nightmare with a scenic view of I-40 and three cranky kids in the backseat.Let’s call it what it is, folks: it’s not a vacation. It’s a trip. What’s the Difference?…

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BTC Podcast Season 3: Home is Where the Marine Corps Sends You

We know that receiving orders to a new duty station can come with a mix of excitement and anxiety. Where will we live? What are the schools like? Will we find community there? It was with this familiar situation for Marine Corps families in mind that the Behind the Camouflage team designed Season 3 of the podcast—to help…

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Unlocking Potential: Marine Corps Libraries and the Summer Reading Program

Amid frequent relocations, deployments, and the unique challenges of military life, Marine Corps families often seek stability and enrichment for themselves and their children. Fortunately, a remarkable resource exists right on base that many families may not be fully utilizing: Marine Corps libraries. These community hubs offer far more than just books—they provide educational resources,…

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If the Marine Corps Wanted You to Have a Wife, They Would’ve Issued You One…

There’s an old saying that floats around —one that makes seasoned spouses chuckle and new ones raise an eyebrow: “If the Marine Corps wanted you to have a wife, they would’ve issued you one.” The implication? That we’re somehow extra baggage—an unplanned addition to the well-oiled machine that is the Corps. That family life and military life…

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