The average military student, according to the DoD, will transition to a new school nine times during a parent’s military career. Being the “new kid” after a PCS move is hard enough as it is without having to worry about being challenged or put behind because of varying requirements for class or courseContinue Reading
Because Hawaii is geographically isolated, residents need to be self-sufficient for a minimum of seven days, advises the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam 15th-Wing Safety Office. In a Hurricane Preparedness Brief issued by the office, military personnel are advised that because 95% of all food and other supplies arrive via containerContinue Reading
I always dread the question, “Where are you from?” It’s not that I mind answering, just that it’s so – complicated. I prefer qualifiers like, “Where are you from, originally?” or, “Where do you live now?” My answer to the latter is that I live in Hawaii, for now. It’sContinue Reading
Heartwarming video! Watch as the overjoyed reaction of these pups as they are reunited with returning military service members.Continue Reading
The Gary Sinise Foundation and actor/humanitarian Gary Sinise , also known as “Lt. Dan,” the character he made famous in the landmark film Forrest Gump, strive to ensure that the sacrifices made by the brave are not forgotten. His foundation honors United States servicemen and women, veterans and their families through programs that inspire, entertain, educateContinue Reading
Three days or more each month, Operation Uplink provides deployed service members with FREE phone calls home to the United States, thanks to this initiative by Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW. Calls can be made from Morale, Welfare & Recreation centers and military DSN lines for a full 24-hour period, andContinue Reading
The Armed Forces Vacation Club provides a number of excellent benefits to military families planning vacations. With resorts in more than 100 countries, you’re sure to find a venue at your destination of choice that fit your family’s needs. Accommodations range from studio to three bedroom rentals, and you’ll bookContinue Reading
The roughly 16% of Army families that require help caring for special needs members can get assistance from the Exceptional Family Member Program, or EFMP. The comprehensive program of coordinate services provided by multiple agencies assists families with a variety of needs ranging from housing, medical and personal services toContinue Reading
Bare feet, Front porch swings, deer hunting, coon dogs, four-wheelers, camo, dirt-track racing, Nascar and moonshine were all part of the life I knew growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Just add sweet tea that hurts your teeth, banana pudding, chicken pie and boisterous Sunday dinnersContinue Reading
Stress is, unfortunately, part of every day life, so whenever possible, we simply have to deal with it and move on. While we don’t have control over every aspect of our lives, taking on the daily stressers in life is doable if we can manage to balance our emotionsContinue Reading
