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Retirement: Parties, Opportunities, and Attitude
Throughout our time in the AF, we threw lots of parties. Monday night football parties, roasting pigs in our backyard parties, Christmas parties, promotion parties, New Year’s Eve parties, No Clown Punching parties…. the list goes... -
Veteran’s Guide to Final Arrangements, Part 1: Burial Allowances
Death is a subject most people prefer to avoid, but talking about it can help you ease the strain on your family when the time comes. By discussing your wishes ahead of time, you can avoid... -
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, you can start thinking about the upcoming season…Tax Season that is. I know, I know this is REALLY the Holiday Season, but you can also do a few things to... -
Care Packages, Part 1: What to Send
If you have weathered a deployment before, you are probably an old pro at sending care packages. This guide is intended for military spouses, parents, siblings, and friends who have little or no experience mailing packages... -
More Free Veterans Day Opportunities!
After three days of Googling, calling companies and emailing we were still able to find a few more special offers for Veterans Day. In total over 41,000 locations across the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand... -
The Strength that Lies Beneath: Our Children and their Dragon Hearts
Every year since we returned from Europe, our children’s schools have held assemblies to honor Veterans. Every year our children have asked their dad to attend. He refused to do so the first two years, but... -
Free and Discounted Veterans Day Opportunities! Part 3 In The Series
Are you looking for camping gear, home improvement items, a wedding dress or a dog, or basically anything else? Today’s article points you in the right direction for over 30 special offers (free and discounts) at... -
Advance Pay: The Payday Loan That Isn’t
Your PCS orders have finally arrived! Look out! Here comes your “friend” to give you the inside track on how to make a little money at the government’s expense. “Advance pay, man! It’s an interest-free loan... -
Depression in the Military – and Holiday Stress, Too
Because of the very nature of a military job, service members and their families are prone to depression. Combat, separation from loved ones, a sense of rootlessness due to constant Permanent Changes of Station and even... -
SGLI Is NOT Your Only “Life Insurance”
If you are on active duty, there is no doubt you are aware of your benefits under the Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program. SGLI is a great insurance product and an excellent benefit available to all... -
Relocation, New Friends, and Long Distance Friendships
A host of recent studies have examined the effect of frequent relocation on children and adolescents. Military families relocate significantly more often than civilian families, and service members’ kids are not the only ones affected. Leaving close... -
14,000 Establishments Offering Meals, Desserts and Beverages this Veterans Day!
Yesterday in Part 1 of the Veterans Day series, we discussed free or discounted events at over 1,500 locations. The real big headline grabbers are always the free and discounted meals at over 14,000 locations. Depending...
