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Recent Articles
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Pearl Harbor Attack Remembered on 70th Anniversary
Today we remember those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. In a statement The White House proclaimed today “National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day”. The President hailed veterans: “Their... -
Readjusting After a Deployment
You wait and you wait and you wait for the day your soldier gets home from deployment. Finally your life can go back to “normal,” finally you won’t have to shoulder all the responsibilities of holding... -
Issues Small Children Might Have During a Deployment
My oldest son has been through three deployments plus a long separation that was pretty much as long as our 3rd deployment. He is 8 years old and Daddy has been gone a lot during those... -
Why You Need a “Deployment BFF”
Deployment is hard, there is no getting around it. Whether it is your first time around or your fifth, having your spouse gone for months at a time is just no fun. Having a great support... -
Should You Move Home for a Deployment?
When deployment orders come down for your soldier, it can be pretty emotional. You have a lot to do to get ready for them to leave. One decision you might have to make is if you... -
Tips for PCS
Prime PCS season may be a few months away for most military families, but you never know when Uncle Sam will send your loved one home with travel orders in hand (just ask me how I... -
Doing it Again: How to prepare for yet another deployment
This past week we got the semi-official news that my husband will be deployed again next year. I don’t consider anything official until he leaves, but this announcement most likely means he will be deploying for... -
5 Myths about Military Life
I have been an Army wife for a little over 7 years now. Before my husband joined I had some idea about Military life, but I really didn’t know what it truly meant to be married... -
A Christmas Dinner
A guest post from David J. Karwoski – John was a disabled Vietnam veteran who struggled with debilitating health issues as a result of the war. His daily struggles centered around diabetes, peripheral neuropathy and residual... -
Rising Military Suicide Rate Calls for Action
“In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.” –Jose Narosky We have been at war for 10 years, and in this decade the suicide rate among members of our military has dramatically increased. In 2009, the Army... -
Never Leave a Fellow Soldier Behind — A True Story
A guest post by David John Karwoski January 2009, Massachusetts. Zack, a two tour combat veteran was walking through a hospital parking lot on his way to visit someone in the... -
Proposed Changes in Tricare Prescription Coverage
The following is a guest post provided by Matt Puettmann, content manager at Veterans United Home Loans, the nation’s leading dedicated provider of military family home loans. *** Service for military members is tough regardless of...
