SOFA
Military Spouses should be familiar with SOFA stamps and no-fee government passports, especially if you plan on PCS'ing overseas. SOFA ...
Social Media-Information Highway
Most services have social media guidelines, but no established rules. The guidelines provided are designed primarily to avoid service members ...
Restaurants: Food for the Soul and Pocketbook
We all love to eat, right?! And sometimes it feels like a mini-vacation to find the time between busy schedules ...
Pets: Fido and Fi-don’t
If you choose to live on base, your pets will have to meet certain criteria. All pets must be micro-chipped ...
PCS Move: Your Way or the Highway
The PCS move is one of the most stressful military events primarily for two reasons: moving is stressful; and most ...
Pay Allowances
With so many acronyms and various allowances, it can be confusing to keep track of everything you might need to ...
Overseas Options and Details
If you and your spouse are assigned to an installation overseas, you might be filled with a range of emotions-from ...
MORAL, WELFARE AND RECREATION: Supporting Your Mind and Body
Military life does not have to be all work and no play! In fact, there are programs that encourage healthy ...
Military Discounts: Helping Those Who Serve, Save
We love companies that support us, so why don't we give back to those that give to us? Many companies ...
INSURANCE OPTIONS
One thing almost everybody knows about the military is that there are great financial benefits. Unfortunately, it can be hard ...
On Base or Off? That Is The Question.
There are a variety of housing options the service member may consider if s/he is single, but for you, your ...
Family Readiness: Be Prepared And Make Friends Along the Way
The military has recently established a formal family readiness program. Each unit in the Navy and Marine Corps has a ...
Emergency Options: Be Prepared!
If you find yourself in an emergency situation while in the military, there are a number of organizations available to ...
Down to Business: Wills and Taxes, Important Next Steps
Now that you're getting settled in to military life, there are a few other essential steps you and your spouse ...
DENTAL INSURANCE: Bright Smiles, Sunny Options
The TRICARE Dental Program is an essential benefit available to military spouses. Managed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife), the ...
Customs and Traditions of the Military
With so many customs and traditions associated with your spouses' career, it can feel difficult to keep track of everything. ...
Child Development Centers: Support for Your Children
Being a new military spouse might feel overwhelming enough, but what if you add children into the mix? Don't fear! ...
Charities: Serving You and Helping You Serve Others
Aside from the Red Cross and the various Reliefs Societies, there are a number of Charities that work directly with ...
