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Recent Articles
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6 Ways to Communicate Better With Your Wife
There’s not a lot that a military man can’t do. A normal work day can push our bodies and minds past what others would think was their limit. To prepare for combat and the rigors of... -
A Guide to Easy Budgeting for Military Personnel
Many people are under the misconception that military personnel have it made, financially. However, they live paycheck to paycheck just like everyone else does. They have the same bills and expenses as civilians, plus some. Low... -
Career Advancement with MyCAA
Education pays; the more education you have, the more likely you are to find a job and the more you are likely to earn. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that high school graduates earn a... -
Ideas of Items to Send to Deployed Military
My husband has been overseas for deployments multiple times during our marriage. Some of these were during war, some not. Each time he went there were things he missed from home that he wasn’t able to... -
How We Celebrate Christmas
Over the years, Sam and I have learned to celebrate Christmas in a lot of different situations. From him being in Iraq one year, to just the two of us stationed in California years ago, and... -
Joining the Military at an Older Age
My husband first joined the Military when he was 19 and got out when he was 21. We met when he was 25, got married, had a child and he re-joined at age 30. We made... -
Our Top Picks for the Next Station We Head to.
As we head into 2+ years of Army service now, my husband is getting ready to reenlist. And this means that we have to decide where we might like to be next. Obviously that doesn’t always... -
An Historic Leader of Modern Warfare
The remarkable career of David Petraeus has been a parade of challenges and achievements. From West Point to Princeton University to United States Military Academy and then on to Iraq and Afghanistan, his work has... -
Rent vs Own: Housing in the Military
Four years ago, we owned our own home as civilians. My husband was out of the Marines, we’d moved back to our hometown, and felt like we were ready to buy. Two years later with the housing market... -
TRICARE Young Adult-Prime Available 1 Jan…But Should You Take It?
Although not specifically part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, legislation passed by Congress allows families eligible for TRICARE to purchase coverage for “dependents” that are under 26 years old. Previously TRICARE coverage ended... -
Best Books for Military Wives
When my husband first joined the Army, I wanted to read all I could on what it was like to be a military wife. I bought a few books and over the last few years I... -
7 Moments to Capture During Military Life
In military life, there are always moments, little and big, that make wonderful memories when we get pictures of them. These times can be easily forgotten under emotions and the rush of life and getting things...
