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One week after my husband deployed my little boy amputated the upper portion of his index finger on his dominant… Read More

Most military installations, domestic and international, have commissaries that provide groceries and common household goods for military families. Because they… Read More

Enlisted men and women make up the bulk of the U.S. Armed Forces. They are recruited by the service branch… Read More

Officers receive a commission from the President of the United States to lead the armed services in accomplishing their mission… Read More

Separations, whether for a couple of days, weeks or months are the often regarded as the least favorite part of… Read More

TRICARE also offers vision insurance that covers a limited number of ocular needs. Like health insurance, vision insurance varies depending… Read More

Technology has made it easy to stay in touch with your service member. Many deployed locations offer telephones for calling… Read More

Most military installations have an 'Exchange,' sometimes referred to as the MCX, NEX, or AAFES, depending on service branch.  In… Read More

Spouses Clubs provide a number of opportunities, from camaraderie with fellow spouses to providing scholarships, enhancing the community, and promoting… Read More

Space Available Travel, more commonly referred to as 'Space-A' is one of the unique benefits available to military members and… Read More

Military Spouses should be familiar with SOFA stamps and no-fee government passports, especially if you plan on PCS'ing overseas. SOFA… Read More

Most services have social media guidelines, but no established rules. The guidelines provided are designed primarily to avoid service members… Read More

We all love to eat, right?!  And sometimes it feels like a mini-vacation to find the time between busy schedules… Read More

If you choose to live on base, your pets will have to meet certain criteria.  All pets must be micro-chipped… Read More

The PCS move is one of the most stressful military events primarily for two reasons: moving is stressful; and most… Read More

With so many acronyms and various allowances, it can be confusing to keep track of everything you might need to… Read More

If you and your spouse are assigned to an installation overseas, you might be filled with a range of emotions-from… Read More

Military life does not have to be all work and no play!  In fact, there are programs that encourage healthy… Read More