9 MILITARY INFLUENCERS YOU SHOULD BE FOLLOWING RIGHT NOW
The digital age has transformed how communities connect, and the military world is no exception. Active-duty service members, Veterans, and military spouses have carved out significant spaces online, becoming powerful influencers who entertain, educate, inspire, and build camaraderie. Whether you're seeking relatable humor about life in uniform, insights into military life, or guidance on transitioning to civilian life, there's a voice out there for you.
During the entire month of May, we are inviting top military influencers to take over Milspouses.com’s social media accounts for a day. During this time, they will be sharing their personal stories, tips, and insights from many different aspects of military life.
Keep reading to learn more about our lineup of military influencers that you should have been following, well, yesterday. And, be sure to mark your calendars so that you won’t miss a thing.
Christie Nix Lifestyle
Juggling a military family life while still keeping things stylish can be a bit hard, but Christie is showing women that it absolutely can be done. She’s all about helping busy women master their fitness and nutrition, empowering them to live #ALLiN!
Christie is a military spouse and a busy mom of three. She has gained 38K followers on social media. Her content is all about balancing the chaos of life with grace and fun. Be sure to follow her for practical advice and a little peek into her busy, beautiful life.
And, tune in on May 16th, as Christie will be taking over Milspouses.com socials, sharing family-focused moments that you’ll love!
Follow Christie on Instagram via @christienixlifestyle.
Wives of the Armed Forces
If you’re looking for military influencers who are all about supporting the community, Jen and Kirst are the duo you’re looking for.
Together with a team of milsos, they have built a community for military spouses to connect and support each other online that continues in real life - sharing everything from the highs to the lows of military life, and always with a dose of humor and heart.
Eager to jump into the chaotic military lifestyle headfirst, they’ve hosted a unique corner of the internet since 2018. With 32K followers, they are proud to have created an inclusive space that is positive, empowering, resourceful, and uplifting for military significant others of all branches of the U.S. military.
If you want to take a peek at their life, you can find @wivesofthearmedforces on Instagram and Pinterest or by visiting wivesofthearmedforces.com where they share real stories of navigating the ups and downs of military life as wives, working moms, and friends.
Be sure to tune in on May 22nd for their takeover day during which they’ll be sharing their own experiences and offering advice on how to navigate military life.
Kayla Christine Design
Military life means moving a lot, but your home doesn’t have to be boring. Kayla’s here to help you with that, from design tips to lots of ideas for creating a military home full of love.
As a mom of two, military spouse, and transitional DIY designer that is passionate about turning everyday spaces into something special, Kayla knows just how to make a home feel cozy and stylish. Guided by her motto to never stop learning, Kayla shares attainable DIYs that empower and inspire with her 59.8k followers.
Want to learn more of these tips yourself? Be sure to join her when she takes over milspouses socials on May 12th to share some fun home décor inspiration. If you want to follow Kayla on her DIY journey, and get some tips, you can find her @kaylachristinedesign on Instagram.
HelloMilso
Kamia is one of the military social influencers who just has a good fashion sense. In fact, she’s got a shop for military spouses who value style and fashion. Overall, the content that she shares with her 91.8k Instagram followers focuses on making life as a military spouse easier and more fun.
For the military spouses out there who are stylish and chic, Kamia is an influencer that you won’t want to miss. She will be sharing the best military-inspired products on her takeover day, May 25th.
Be sure to follow her for cool finds, lifestyle tips, and some great shopping inspiration at @hellomilso. You can also find her on TikTok at @hellomilsoshop.
Beth Gameren
Keeping things light and real, most all milspouses can relate and laugh with Beth’s posts as she mostly shares about the ups and downs of military life.
Beth is an Air Force spouse and a stay-at-home mom to 5 children. Her and her family are stationed at Aviano Air Base in Northern Italy. She loves to share about everyday life as well as what life is like as a military spouse living overseas.
Some unique aspects of her life are that she gave birth to 2 of her children in Italy and chose to enroll her children into Italian school. As a result, her 2 oldest children are now bilingual and it's been an amazing experience.
On May 13th, she’ll be sharing her unique perspective on everything from moving to handling deployments, so give her a follow for some laughs, relatable moments, and tips that will make military life a little easier at @bethgameren.
The Waiting Warriors
Michelle Bowler’s account is all about supporting military spouses who are waiting for their loved ones to come home. Michelle is an outdoor lover, mom of 5 girls on earth and a son in heaven, Army wife of 13 years, and entrepreneur and content creator with 11.9k followers on Instagram.
Michelle created The Waiting Warriors Podcast, website and social media to help military loved ones know how to thrive in their life of supporting service.
After interviewing over 100 military loved ones for the podcast, Michelle realized there was a serious lack in practical resources for military spouses facing deployment and reintegration, so she created a workbook and course, Bulletproof Your Reintegration, to help guide military spouses through the ever changing transition.
If you’re looking for mental health advice, self-care advice, and tips for keeping a positive attitude during tough times, her profile is the best way to go.
Her takeover day on May 23rd will be full of helpful advice and comforting messages. We all need some heartfelt support and encouragement sometimes, and following Michelle on @thewaitingwarriors can be a help with that.
Camouflage.Perks
Sometimes, we don’t know about all of our military benefits, and that’s okay, because Chelsey is your go-to gal for all things military perks!
Chelsey is an Air Force spouse who loves to travel for free with her family using military perks. Now, she shares all her tips and tricks online with her 44.1k followers. On her social accounts, she shares how military families can take full advantage of benefits, discounts, and other perks they might not know about.
Her takeover on May 14th will give you insider knowledge on the best military perks you can use. Follow her account at @camouflage.perks for useful tips and some fun military life hacks!
The Short Wife
Do you just want to have a laugh or relate to another military spouse? Erin can provide just that, as she creates content around military spouse life, mental health, and everyday lifestyle—with a goofy, real, and honest twist.
Erin is a military spouse, content creator, and new mom. Her husband, Brendan, has been in the Marine Corps for 9 years and military life has taken them to 7 different duty stations. They live with their daughter Parker and golden retriever Abby.
Erin is passionate about connecting with others, especially military spouses, and bringing a little joy and authenticity to their day. She’s all about sharing the real moments with her 14.5k followers.
Give @theshortwife a follow if you want humor, inspiration, and tips that will make you feel connected to other military spouses out there! And, be sure to tune back in for her social media takeover day on May 19th.
Libby Klinner Teaching
Helpful education tips? Libby’s got you covered. She’s a former teacher turned stay-at-home mom with a toddler and twins on the way. She also runs a part-time business selling teaching resources online.
Libby’s spouse is active duty Air Force, and they are currently stationed in Birmingham, Alabama. They are anxiously awaiting news about their next assigned station as they plan to welcome their twins this summer.
Libby is passionate about sharing real life, whether that's in the classroom, in the middle of a military move, or at home with a busy toddler. During her takeover on May 15th, Libby will share her love for learning and some behind-the-scenes moments of balancing teaching and military life.
Make sure to follow her at @libbyklinnerteaching for positivity, great ideas, and a little extra motivation for your day!
Mark Your Calendar for the Milspouses Social Takeover!
These top military influencers will bring their own energy, stories, and tips to the Milspouses.com's social media accounts, and it’s a great way to learn more about military life, get inspired, and find new people to connect with!
Milspouses Social Media Takeover Dates Overview:
- Kayla Christine Design - May 12th
- Beth Gameren - May 13th
- Camouflage.Perks - May 14th
- Libby Kliner Teaching - May 15th
- Christie Nix Lifestyle - May 16th
- The Short Wife - May 19th
- Wives of the Armed Forces - May 22nd
- The Waiting Warriors - May 23rd
- HelloMilso - May 25th
Be sure to mark your calendar so that you won’t miss your favorite influencer's takeover day. Prior to our takeover event, check out these influencers’ profiles, show them some love, and give them a follow. And, be sure to follow Milspouses.com on all social accounts to stay up-to-date.
Facebook: @milspouses
Instagram: @thisismilspouses
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