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Applying Military Experience to Civilian Employment
The skills and experience you have gained as a member of the military are extremely valuable to employers and important in today’s workplace. However, you have been immersed in the culture of the military, and may... -
America’s Homeless Heroes
The most recent survey released by Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that over 136,000 homeless veterans spent at least one night in homeless shelters sometime during 2009; on any given... -
Stopping Military Sexual Assault is Men’s Work
To the men out there who are reading Military Family, take a minute with me. I want to talk with you. Imagine the woman in your life that is dearest to you – your wife, perhaps,... -
Married to the Military: Advice from Veteran Military Spouses
Marrying into the military can be overwhelming-I distinctly remember trying to learn the different ranks and various acronyms and etiquette when dating my husband years ago. Even all these years later I still can’t always remember... -
Divorce Considerations for Military Couples
Divorce is a difficult decision and a painful time for any family. You will have to consider the responsibilities of each person and the consequences of ending your marriage, which is especially complicated when you or... -
How to Leave a Job Gracefully
If you’re a working military spouse, you know that we get a lot of experience at leaving jobs when Uncle Sam sends us elsewhere. Even though we don’t get a real choice in the matter, we... -
Preventing Sexual Harassment and Assault
Whenever men and women live and work together, as they do in the military, feelings of sexual attraction may arise. But sexual interaction isn’t always about satisfying sexual urges. Forcing sexual attention on someone who is... -
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) – Four Reasons it Can Work for You
Americans are, taken as a whole, among the most charitable people on earth. Every year, Americans give of their time, talent, and money to thousands of charitable causes. In fact, the Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving... -
Care Packages, Part 2: How to Send Them
Now that we’ve covered What To Send in a Care Package in Part 1, today in Part 2 we explain HOW to send it. Without a doubt the best way to go is USPS. They have... -
Veteran’s Guide to Final Arrangements, Part 4: Cemetery Options
You can read Part 1 of the Veterans Guide to Final Arrangements here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here. National Cemeteries Any veteran who meets the eligibility criteria may be buried in a National Cemetery.... -
Veterans Day Reflections
One sunny Saturday many years ago, I had duty during a port visit to Liverpool, England. It was a “visit ship” day, and as part of Standing Naval Forces, Atlantic, we were obliged to take visit... -
Staying Safe from Gang Violence
Gangs are a growing problem in the United States today. Often, gangs form according to race, ethnicity, or neighborhood, and many use violence to gain power and control. Read on to learn more about gangs, and...
