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Military wives approaching the onset of middle age and the empty nest should have access to resources that help them navigate the challenges of midlife within the context of the military lifestyle. The US military provides resources supporting successful family relationships for almost every other demographic except for military wives at the midlife and empty nest stage of life. While midlife is understudied as a life stage, the existing research does identify specific objectives for personal development and growth during middle age which lead to thriving in that stage and in old age. Using these objectives as a guide, this project proposes the creation of a website hosting two professionally written courses for military wives in midlife which can be accessed and utilized from any military location. The proposed resources will provide military wives with opportunities to explore the developmental tasks of midlife from a biblically sound perspective and build community to support their own development during this stage.

Preisident Nixon and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and a military official are in the war room, discussing "cease-fire strategy" when above them, is a hanging "POW wives" rolling pin

The print shows a young woman, and an older woman, standing on a beach at night looking out at sea. The young woman is holding a baby that is bundled in a blanket.

A calendar made by Swifts & Company. It shows a portrait of a soldier and his wife. The soldier is holding his wife's hand while looking at her. She is looking into the distance with a sad expression.

The poster shows a soldier dancing with his wife. There is a suit of armor behind them.

The poster shows a soldier and his wife singing while playing piano. The soldier is standing while his wife is sitting.

Cover from The Ladies' Home Journal in 1917 illustrated by Howard Giles. It shows a soldier walking out of his house with his wife. He is holding her hand while she kisses his forehead.

The World War I poster shows a mother and child looking out the window at a soldier, who is their father and husband, waving goodbye to them. The mother has her head down, looking sad, the little girl looks cheerful . There is also a baby in a bassinet by the mother's feet.

The World War I poster shows a soldier with his wife and child in a garden. The soldier has his daughter on his shoulder and his arm around his wife.

The portrait shows a soldier standing in full uniform with his wife standing next to him. Both of them have their hands resting on a table between them.

A portrait of a soldier and his wife. The soldier is in full uniform and is holding his wife's hand while looking at her. She is looking into the distance with a sad expression.

The poster shows a young soldier holding his wife's hand outside of their house. The wife is holding a baby and a little girl stands near her. The soldier is holding his hat in the air, like a gesture for saying farewell.

The poster is a drawing of a soldier hugging his wife. The background shows a horse and carriage, and a town. His luggage is at his feet suggesting that he may have just returned.

The poster shows a soldier embracing his wife as he is about to leave for war. Soldiers holding the American flag are marching in the background.

Poster shows a soldier embracing his wife as he is about to leave for war. Soldiers march in the background holding the American flag.