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The Wounded Warrior Project, according to the organization’s website, was the initiative of several veterans and their friends, who, touched by stories of the first wounded service members to come home from Iraq and Afghanistan, wanted to do something to help. About the Wounded Warrior Project From its early days providingContinue Reading
You leave so much behind when you move – familiar routines, neighborhood friends, church family, doctors, and the kids’ favorite babysitter. And then there are those relationships you don’t fully appreciate until you have to part ways. Like your hairdresser. Judge if you will, but…I really, really, really, REALLY missContinue Reading
As a new military spouse, there are a few things you will need to address and understand in order to take full advantage of all the new benefits available to you and your family members. Basic PaperworkContinue Reading
A record number turned out for the annual Carry The Load 2014 National Relay, a 2,000-mile relay with 348 legs from West Point, NY to Dallas, TX. Participants compete each year in teams, according to the organization’s website, in an epic show of support for the American heroes who work to keep usContinue Reading
Updated: Military families can save with Disney vacation discounts on their next visit to the “Happiest Place on Earth.” Disney’s 2014-2015 Armed Forces Salute program provides active duty, National Guard, Reserve and retired military (spouses too) with a 50% discount off tickets to Disney theme parks. Check out some ofContinue Reading
If your spouse is planning to separate from active military service sometime in the next year, it is recommended that you begin planning for the transition one year out, and if you are looking at retirement, that planning start even sooner – a good two years before the planned retirementContinue Reading
Although the number of troops being deployed has diminished significantly, I still have friends whose sons (and in one case, daughter) are now, or soon-to- be deployed. When I first learned that my son would be deployed to Iraq a few years ago, it was through discussion with my military-wifeContinue Reading
Of the many sacrifices military spouses make, career advancement and job security can be one of the most frustrating. Relocating every few years can make it difficult to build a career, and many spouses find themselves challenged with reinventing themselves with each PCS move. 90 percent of military wives areContinue Reading
Because logistics and limited mobility can deter individuals with disabilities from networking in person with one another, social media and online communities are popular ways to connect. The number of online social networks that are organized by disability, language, and specialty interests is growing, but this list isContinue Reading
Runners know that eating the right foods is important, not just to their health, but to a successful workout or race outcome. This list includes some of the top foods running enthusiasts named as their top choices for fueling up before hitting the road. Are your favorite running foods listed?Continue Reading
