I didn't want to give up my job when we moved for my husband's. To keep it, I flew across the country almost every week.

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The logistics of my arrangement were frustrating, but the trade-off was worthwhile. It allowed me to live part-time in Oklahoma with my husband without giving up a job that I truly loved.

Allie Hubers

I've been a military spouse for 7 years. It's harder than I ever could've imagined.

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I've been married to an Air Force officer for years, and I never could've imagined how challenging and unpredictable our life would be.

Allie Hubers

I quit multiple dream jobs to move for my husband's career. It was tough but led me to create a flexible 6-figure business.

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Emily Reagan.

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I'm a military spouse and childcare drained my savings. My husband and I lived paycheck to paycheck for a year.

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Kayla Corbitt not pictured.

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I've been a military spouse for 17 years, and it's isolating. I've seen the world but lost my identity and delayed my career.

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The Bautista family's most recent move was to Tampa.

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