In communities shaped by constant change, few groups provide the steady sense of connection and purpose found in military spouse clubs. These organizations, often embedded on installations or in surrounding civilian communities, have quietly supported families for generations. While their activities may range from social gatherings to charitable outreach, their true value runs much deeper, offering stability, leadership opportunities, and a sense of belonging in an otherwise

Military spouse clubs offer a lifeline in an increasingly disconnected world Loneliness is quietly rising across the country. In military communities, the impact is even more pronounced. Frequent relocations, deployments and distance from extended family leave many spouses rebuilding their support systems over and over again. “I remember arriving at a new duty station and realizing I didn’t know a single person,” one military spouse said. “It wasn’t just loneliness. It was

Join Kelly Foster and Elizabeth Perez Garcia from the Aberdeen Proving Ground Community Spouses Club in this episode of Veterans SITREP. Kelly and Elizabeth share how their club serves as a “quiet engine” in the military community by building support, developing leadership, creating unity, and sponsoring educational, charitable, and recreational activities. Although this episode was recorded in April, the message is especially fitting now as we recognize Military Spouse Appre

Join Carolyn Crissman, Chief Executive Officer of the Council for Military Spouse Clubs (CMSC) in this week’s episode of the Behind the Camouflage Podcast. Carolyn shares her own military spouse journey and how she became involved in spouse clubs, and how she stepped into a national leadership with CMSC. "... We also explore how spouse clubs have evolved over the years, the benefits they bring that often go unrecognized, and the important census and survey initiative currentl

Technology is both a blessing and a challenge for military spouse clubs. It helps us organize files and events, keep continuity, manage finances, and stay connected—but it can also feel overwhelming, especially for volunteers who may not have prior experience with certain platforms. In many clubs, the person with “the most tech knowledge” ends up becoming the go-to troubleshooter, regardless of their actual board role. While this works in the short term, long-term success com

The Council for Military Spouse Clubs is proud to announce a new feature on our website — the Community Partner Feed, a dedicated news feed for community partners to share news and upcoming events.

In the last few years we have heard about a decline in the willingness and availability of volunteers to come in and help with Thrift Shops. The Good News is…it’s not just you, so don’t take it personally.

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