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Homecoming Ideas & Tips
Here you will find some Homecoming Ideas from us and our viewers, to help you prepare for that long awaited homecoming. Do you have a ...

Emotional Phases of Deployment
It doesn't matter whether you are a "first-timer" or a pro, we all go through these emotional phases of deployment. It's helpful when you can read ...

Deployment Survival
Making it through your first deployment may be the toughest thing you ever do. You feel like it will never end. The days that once ...

Deployment Preparation
Deployments are a tough, stressful time. Preparing for them can be even more stressful as you try to not only come to terms that your ...

Children & Deployment
When it comes to children & deployment, it's important to prepare children for an upcoming deployment as soon as possible. A deployment can affect a ...

Useful PCS Links
A list of other useful websites for you to check out before your PCS, if you know of any more, please comment below and I ...

PCS Unauthorized Items
The following items are considered unauthorized and cannot be shipped or stored at government expense. Make sure they are removed prior to carriers arrival. Autos/Trucks/Vans ...

PCS Household Goods Weight Allowance
Below is the amount of weight the Military will pay to move or what is known as a PCS weight allowance for household goods. The ...

PCS Allowances
When you PCS there are certain PCS allowances you get to help off set the cost. The following are the most common and when a ...

DITY & Partial DITY Moving Tips
For those that are going to do it themselves or at least partially there are some tips to help you through the adventure. A DITY ...

PCS Checklist
PCSing can be a drag. It's stressful and there is always a ton to do! Add that in with the excitement with moving to a ...

PCS General Information
General information to keep in mind when it comes time to PCS! Excess Costs - Keep in mind that you will be responsible for any ...

PCS Types of Moves
Are you about to PCS? Did you know that you have the option to move everything yourself, have the military move it all, or split ...

PCS: Items To Take With You
Whether you are doing a Standard Move or Partial DITY move there are some things that should never leave your side during a move and ...

It’s a Blizzard out there!!!
It's a Blizzard out there!!! This is wet heavy snow. Then it came across the screen on the TV. Blizzard warning in effect until Saturday ...

Nor’easter Headed My Way
Well, its official we have a Nor'easter headed our way. It will be my first. I am from Texas, so I am not used to ...

The Military Family document mound. What to keep or shred, and when to do it.
The Military Family document mound is what every Military Family will acquire over the years; mounds upon mounds of paperwork. From bank statements, credit card ...

Snow….again! And how about that electric bill!?!?
Snow....again! And how about that electric bill!?!? Well, they are calling for another 1-3 inches of snow. What they really mean is 6-8 inches. Never ...

Another week has come to an end….ahhhh
TGIF!!!! Another week has come to an end! This week I have managed to get two of the kids to the dentist, make myself a ...

Being an Army Instructor’s Wife….blows
Being an Army Instructor's Wife blows! Not that being his wife sucks or the fact that he is an instructor sucks. It's the uncertain hours ...


