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Military Spouses Use Blogging to Connect and Cope

Military spouses are a strong group of individuals. Though being the spouse of a service member is not an easy job, most of these spouses have proven to be highly adaptive and have acclimated to and navigated through their many obstacles beautifully and virtually on their own. Still, military life...
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Standing up for Skype & Military Spouses

News of the tragic death of U.S. Army Captain Bruce Kevin Clark last week during a Skype chat with his wife has reached most of the military community. Many are already calling for restrictions on the use of social media such as Skype in combat zones. The military community needs...
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Field Guide to the Commissary Shopper

According to a recent press release, the Defense Commissary Agency recorded “more than 96 million transactions in fiscal 2011.” As a militaryfamily.com reader, chances are you were at least one of these transactions. But what kind of commissary shopper are you? This handy list can help you decide. The “Speed...
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Building Resilient Relationships with Army Strong Bonds Retreats

A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I enjoyed a romantic weekend getaway at a local tourist spot, complete with catered meals, outdoor activities, great relationship-building sessions, and a nice evening out. We made some new friends and came home with great insights about ourselves, each other, and our...
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Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance May Help Some, But Not Many

Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard of the Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA) Program. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? You, gentle readers with your hands in your laps, are not alone. The program, outlined in Department of Defense (DOD) Instruction 1341.11, isn’t very well known. The website used to determine...
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Free Homes to Military Families: In a Struggling Economy, Non-Profits Step Up

Our service members sacrifice their livelihood for our country every day despite the risks that include severe injury and even death. They put their lives on the line to ensure our freedom, yet many of these deserving people are struggling financially and cannot even afford the simple luxury of having a...
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Proposed Defense Budget May Leave Behind Some Military Families

“Personnel cuts aren’t the only cuts in store for military families. Service members also will face increased health care fees, deductibles and co-payments phased in over several years, although the Pentagon didn’t offer specifics. Military-age retirees who make more than $45,179 annually – a pension usually reserved for officers –...
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Military Wife… The Toughest Job In The Military

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What’s in a Name? Plenty…

Although planning a wedding can be stressful, there is no doubt any married man will tell you it is completely, unreservedly worth every minute. One decision, however, looms over even the color of the text on the place cards: do you change your name? If you are keeping your own...
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Proposed Changes to FMLA May Help Military Families

Today, changes will be proposed to update the Family and Medical Leave Act. The new rules will help military families who require time off to care for service members who are injured or called to active duty. The proposed rule changes will allow family members up to 12 weeks off...
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