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22/07/2024

Welcome, new spouses, to the military family.

New to military life? No worries. we’re here to make it a little less crazy with an easy list of what you need to know.

21/07/2024

It's important to plan for how you and your family will adjust and begin to feel "at home" in your new city.

20/07/2024

For this American hero’s sake, let’s be clear about Tang...

After Buzz Aldrin made the controversial announcement, much of the internet agreed.

19/07/2024

"Now that my husband is home from deployment and we are through the crazy weeks of reintegration, I am wishing everyone could have this big long separation in their marriage, too."

One of the rules of military life is that you never wish a deployment on anybody. You never wish that someone else’s husband would miss the holidays or Christmas morning.

18/07/2024

Americans have a lot of debt.

Is going into debt necessary at times? Yes. Potentially helpful? Yes. Good? Not so much. Even so, some types of debt are generally more tolerable than others.

17/07/2024

"Before my husband deployed to Iraq for the second time, he and I went through a particularly rough patch in our relationship, and found ourselves fighting, literally, all the time."

Some great advice from sage military spouses on keeping military relationships strong and healthy.

16/07/2024

Americans spend almost as much on back-to-school shopping expenditures as they do on the holidays.

Back-to-school shopping isn't the minor leagues. Americans spend almost as much on it as they do on the holidays.

15/07/2024

Assistance is provided with loans or grants, depending on financial need.

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provides emergency financial assistance to active-duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families.

14/07/2024

The USO is consistently there for military families and service members in countless ways.

When I think about organizations that go above and beyond to support troops and military families, one group comes immediately to mind: the USO. It’s not just because I appreciate snacks at the ready…

13/07/2024

How satisfied are you with your present vehicle?

How satisfied are you with your present vehicle? If you're looking to replace it you have options, each offering advantages and disadvantages.

12/07/2024

Sometimes a slight shift in perspective can yield big results when you're trying to save money.

Sometimes a slight shift in perspective can yield big results when you're trying to save money. Here are four ways to do it.

11/07/2024

After your military service, are you hoping to find a job that is outside the defense industry or government? Do you want to break free from your military self and do something new?

That can be a tough one for veterans and spouses on the job hunt.

For veterans and spouses, landing a non-defense job is nearly impossible without a strong network. Mentor programs, internships and veteran hiring teams offer you an easy introduction to the…

10/07/2024

How do you pay for college when you haven't got a dime?

How do you pay for college when you haven't got a dime? With our guide, you'll be cracking those books in no time.

09/07/2024

Crafting one of the most recognizable fixtures of the American landscape was just one milestone in Borglum's unusual life.

In late 1924, a rare opportunity presented itself to Gutzon Borglum.

08/07/2024

Here are some tips and insider secrets for helping your move proceed as smoothly as possible.

What will the movers pack for your military move? Use the tips provided to ensure a smooth move.

07/07/2024

"He’s been on report several times, and he’s raised hell in a number of ports. On a few occasions, he has embarrassed the United States government by creating disturbances in foreign zones. Perhaps that’s why Coast Guardsmen love Sinbad; he’s as bad as the worst and as good as the best of us.”

Sinbad’s unlikely journey to becoming the Coast Guard cutter Campbell’s mascot for more than a decade made him the subject of a short movie, a popular book, and a national publicity tour.

06/07/2024

"All my mornings are Mondays stuck in an endless February ..."

Swift is known for leaving cryptic messages, Easter eggs and layered meanings in her lyrics for her fans to find, argue over and decode.

05/07/2024

Thinking about retirement is hard.

Your retirement income will likely come from a variety of sources. Imagining retirement income as pie pieces can make the planning process less overwhelming.

04/07/2024

July 4, it would seem, is like a magnet for big deal events.

July 4 is like a magnet for big deal events

03/07/2024

On the morning of July 4, 1942, Harvard researchers and Cambridge, Massachusetts, firefighters cleared the tennis courts on Harvard University's campus.

The World War II-era U.S. Army needed a flame-throwing chemical that could actually be shot over a long distance and burn longer. Harvard's chemistry department gave the answer.

02/07/2024

Is it a little weird that 11% of United States presidents have had a significant, (mostly) unplanned personal interaction with the anniversary of our nation's independence?

Five Presidents have had an interesting relationship with the July 4th holiday.

01/07/2024

On July 4, 2015, two Russian TU-95 "Bear" bombers flew too close to the United States. Their mission was (apparently) to bring a message to the American people.

"Good morning, American pilots, we are here to greet you on your Fourth of July Independence Day."

30/06/2024

It can be hard to find a rental property.

The scammers are getting smarter and preying on military families.

29/06/2024

If you're hitting the road this summer for a move or vacation that includes a long drive, you may be dreading-dreading-dreading getting through those long days in the cars with your kids.

If you're hitting the road this summer for a move or vacation that includes a long drive, you may be dreading-dreading-dreading getting through those long days in the cars with your kids. But we have…

28/06/2024

While there's no formula for a flawless permanent change-of-station, or PCS, move, tailoring your preparations to fit your unique circumstances is key.

While there's no formula for a flawless move, tailoring your preparations to fit your unique circumstances is key.

28/06/2024

“Should we pay off our mortgage or invest?”

Over the years, one of the most common questions I’ve received from clients has been, “Should we pay off our mortgage or invest?” Over time, my perspective on that question has changed.

27/06/2024

More military families are reporting that their well-being has declined over the past three years, citing financial strain, loneliness and the stressors of military life as reasons why they would not recommend military service, according to a new survey from the Military Family Advisory Network.

A biennial survey finds the number of military families that would recommend service continues to decline.

27/06/2024

Today is National PTSD Awareness Day.

Learn more about the Department of Veterans Affairs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment and outreach programs.

26/06/2024

Happy birthday, Chesty!

Lt. Gen. Lewis "Chesty" Puller was a Marine’s Marine. A bonafide badass leatherneck, with the scars to prove it. Here are 5 reasons why this Marine is a legend.

26/06/2024

When she was 5, her father took her and her brothers to watch a demonstration by a barnstorming pilot.

Women Airforce Service Pilots, created in August 1943 after WAFS and WFTD merged, flew at 126 military bases, handling 80% of all ferrying missions during the war while freeing men for combat.