When Tara McMullen said “Yes” to marrying an Air Force fighter pilot, she knew she was stepping into a life of unpredictability, sacrifice, and separation. From constant relocations to long stretches apart, military life quickly proved to be more than just a job—it was a way of life. “I had to put my career on hold, raise our kids far from family, and continually rebuild a sense of community,” McMullen reflects. But amid the unique challenges of military life, she found an unwavering source of strength: faith. In The Homefront Devotional: Navigate Military Life with Courage, Hope, and Faith , McMullen offers heartfelt wisdom and grace that sustained her and her family through deployments, moves, and the uncertainties of military service. Drawing from scripture, the lives of the saints, and the Catechism , she shows how faith can be a steadfast anchor amid the shifting tides of military life. “Our roles as military families can make us stronger Christians, and our faith can make us better military families,” she writes, offering hope and encouragement to those walking a similar path. Each chapter tackles a milestone military families know all too well and provides spiritual guidance for navigating challenges in areas such as: Identity - Marriage - Friendships - Temporary Duty - Parenting - Assignments - Moving - Deployment - Future plans   With keen observations, heartfelt insights, and practical wisdom, McMullen’s devotional serves as a spiritual roadmap to help readers navigate these pivotal seasons of military life. Complete with reflection questions for journaling, couples’ discussions, or group study, this book is a vital resource for any military spouse looking to strengthen their connection with their faith, family, and community. Whether you’re navigating the stress of a new assignment or seeking stability amid constant change, The Homefront Devotional is your guide to embracing faith and finding strength in every season of military life. “Tara McMullen offers a welcome tool to navigate the rigors of military family life. She recognizes the essential role of faith in responding to a demanding path both for the member of the Armed Forces and the family.” -- Most Rev. Timothy P. Broglio , Archbishop for the Military Services, USA “Brimming with humor and authenticity, Tara McMullen’s insights and stories are laser-tailored to the unique, demanding, and rewarding life of a Catholic military spouse. This book is an invaluable companion for individuals and Catholic chapel groups who are seeking to draw strength from the richness of their Catholic faith, especially when their loved ones are called away.” -- Fr. Mike Palmer, CSC , U.S. Army Chaplain “With a deeply intuitive understanding of the joys and struggles of military life, Tara McMullen uplifts military-affiliated families to understand more profoundly that our identity does not derive from a military career, offering of exhaustive volunteer hours, or wearing shiny unit pins or patches, but from God’s unabashed love for us as his sons and daughters. McMullen has created a prayerful, witty, beautifully written, and spiritually meaningful resource to help us grow in relationship with Jesus, in family life, and in faith-filled friendships that bind military communities. I highly recommend McMullen’s book for insight and reflection.” -- Elizabeth Tomlin , General Counsel for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA “The gift Tara McMullen offers military spouses with this book is truly a beautiful one! This lifestyle often feels lonely, turbulent, and scary, and she uses scripture to wrap us up in comfort, clarity, and unwavering love. This book is exactly what we have been craving in the military community—we wish we would have had it when starting our journeys as military spouses years ago!” --Jen Ferrell and Kirst Navaroli , co-founders of Wives of the Armed Forces Tara McMullen is a freelance writer, editor, and an assistant producer of the University of Notre Dame’s Emmy Award-winning “What Would You Fight For?” videos. McMullen earned her bachelor of arts degree in English and French from the University of Notre Dame. After graduation, she served as an associate editor of Notre Dame Magazine . You can find her work in Our State , Military Spouse magazine, Notre Dame Magazine , Blessed Is She, Life: Beautiful , Mothering Spirit, and more. She lives in Florida with her husband, who is stationed there as an Air Force fighter pilot, and their two children.