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Relationships and Finances

Perhaps the only things in life that can rival the anxiety-producing effects of a relationship are money and finances. Money and finances in a relationship can cause a couple to worry and to have anxiety for...
The Challenges Of Reintegrating: The Perspective Of A Wounded Warrior Wife

A guest article by Cherly Gansner, the wife of a severely injured veteran. Cherly founded WifeofaWoundedSoldier.com and is group leader on WoundedWarriorWives.org. My soldier and I had only been dating a mere six months when he...
Bumper Stickers and Opsec: Caution for Military Families

As military family members, most of us have been admonished about operational security (opsec in military-speak) countless times. We are told- though not nearly enough of us seem to remember- never to post anything online about...
Getting Involved on Post

When you move to a new duty station it can feel a little overwhelming and scary when it comes to meeting new people. It can also be a little lonely while you work on making new...
Shake, Rattle and Roll… What Are the Insurance and Tax Implications?

Not too long ago, I was working in my home office when I was sure that the washing machine upstairs was completely unbalanced. As I started up the stairs I realized that the washing machine was...
A Soldier To His Son: “Keep Me In Your Heart, I’ll Stay There Forever”
Cash for Clunkers…Or the Tax Consequences of Donating Your Vehicle

After my 27 years in the USAF, I’m convinced that military members are some of the most generous people in the world. Folks routinely give of their time, money and possessions to help those less fortunate...
Five books to help Young Children Deal with Deployment

When my husband left for his last deployment our two older boys were only four and two years old. We tried to explain as best we could that Daddy was going away for a while, but...
Parents of Servicemembers Share Experiences and Advice

Parenting comes with its own challenges, but being the parent of a service member is even more complex. A small group of parents shared what they faced, and advice they have for new military parents. CONCERNS...
The Pat Tillman Foundation now accepting applications for the 2021 Class of Tillman Scholars through February 28, 2021

The Pat Tillman Foundation seeks to unite and empower remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. Founded in 2008, the Tillman Scholars program...
Preparing for an Overseas Move

Receiving orders to relocate overseas can be exciting and intimidating all at the same time. For some, the prospect of moving to a foreign country can be scary-how will I communicate? Will I see be able...
How to Stay In Touch: Three Tools To Help Military Families Communicate Over Long Distances

Members of today’s armed forces have more ways than ever before to stay in contact with loved ones. While active deployment is always a difficult and trying time for service families, today’s technology has made communication...