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Messages for Moms!

The deadline to post a Mother's Day message and have it printed in the pages of Stars and Stripes has passed. However, you may still upload a greeting to a special Mom and have it displayed online for all Moms -wherever they may be- to enjoy.


To start creating a message for that special Mom, click "Submit a Message."

Whether she serves on active duty or she is married to the military and holding down the fort while awaiting the return of her loved one, all Military Moms are special!

Stories of Life as a Military Mom!

The deadline to have your story published in the pages of Stars and Stripes has already passed. However, we are still welcoming your stories as a Military Mom, to be displayed online.

Please be sure to read The Fine Print, which explains our publishing timeframes and moderation policy.

Happy Mother's Day to all of our Military Moms, wherever they are stationed!

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About a million years ago, I had a career. I had a briefcase, an office, a secretary, and a view from the 24th floor. I did research, argued motions, interviewed clients and attended the firm holiday party. My name was on the wall in the lobby....
At the age of 18, I packed up and left home for the unknown state of Florida and the US Navy, that was 17 years ago! I had our first son while my husband deployed for the first time! I remember wanting him there but knowing that duty came first! I...
I have been a military sister, wife, mother, and now grandmother. I've seen many changes, but the worry, the work, and the pride remains constant. The first deployment I experienced was Viet Nam. No email, no Skype ... just snail mail, and...
I am so very proud of my son who is currently serving his 5th tour of duty. He has 5 children and a wife at home. He takes his job very serious and tells me he is doing what he is trained to do. He was injured his first tour so each time he deploys...
I've been in the Army for 7 years now as a combat medic and currently working as a flight medic for Ft. Rucker. My husband just finished the Army's Flight School and is now an Apache pilot. We had our first daughter on Valentine's Day...

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