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Recent Articles
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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... -
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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... -
Full-Time Student on the GI Bill? You Might Be In a Unique Tax Situation
I had someone propose an interesting question to me the other day regarding Tax Returns. The basic question went something like this: “I’m a full-time student on the GI Bill and I have zero income. Should... -
Never Leave a Pet Behind, Either!
At our new station, I met a lady with two gorgeous and sweet-tempered German shepherds. Both were assistance dogs, and when she told me about their background, she mentioned that both had been abandoned and rescued.... -
Which Benefits Are Available to LGB Military Families?
Gay soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines have been able to serve openly since September 20th, 2011, when the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy was officially revoked. However, due to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the... -
How to make the most of your paycheck
Your pay in the military is fixed by your rank and time in grade. That’s part of the appeal of the service. Making that paycheck stretch is something many struggle with, especially as they are starting...
