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OCS Connect - Holidays in Uniform: Coping and Celebrating Creatively
OCS Connect Live Virtual Event

Join Us for the Conversation

The holidays can look different for military families. Join us for a welcoming, supportive conversation about navigating separation, adjusting expectations, and finding meaningful ways to celebrate, even when loved ones cannot be home.

October 20, 2026 Tuesday
6:30 PM EDT Eastern Time
FREE Live Virtual Event
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What We'll Talk About

Military life brings unique challenges to the holiday season. We'll share personal experiences, practical advice, and creative ways to help military families stay connected.

Military Leave & Holiday Plans

Navigate military leave, unexpected changes, and holiday expectations.

Coping with Separation

Explore ways to support loved ones who cannot be home for the holidays.

Family Traditions & Connections

Share creative ideas for staying connected and building new family traditions.

Managing Emotions

Discuss supporting one another emotionally during the holiday season.

Real Military Family Experiences

Hear practical advice and personal experiences from a seasoned military spouse and mother.

LIVE Q&A

Ask questions, share experiences, and engage in the conversation.

Meet Our Guest & Host

Featured Guest

Leann Martin

Military Spouse & Army Family Advocate

Leann has spent 38 years as a military spouse, alongside her husband, retired U.S. Army General Joseph Martin. Through military assignments across the country and overseas, she gained firsthand experience navigating family life, changing traditions, and supporting Army families.

Event Host

Hilari B. Luck

Director of OCS Connect

As Director of OCS Connect at Our Community Salutes USA, Hilari Luck is dedicated to helping young service members and their families navigate the transition into military life. A proud three-star Blue Star Mom with three sons serving in the U.S. Air Force, Hilari understands firsthand the challenges, sacrifices, and emotions military families experience. Drawing from her own family's military journey, she is passionate about providing parents and loved ones with practical guidance, valuable resources, and a supportive community as they adjust to military life and the changes it brings.

Reserve Your Spot

Join OCS Connect for this free virtual event and learn how military families can make the holiday season meaningful, wherever military life takes them.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 • 6:30 PM Eastern