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Military Life

Everything you could want to know about military life from a military spouse of 20 years who is also the face behind the column Dear Military Spouse.

Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K – I Carry For…..

Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K - I Carry For.....
This post is made possible with support from Wounded Warrior Project. All opinions are my own. On October 10, 2020, ...
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SCRA: Companies That Go Above & Beyond

Money
The Servicemember Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protects active-duty servicemember's in several ways. The most often heard of is banks lowering ...
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PTSD Resources for Active Duty & Veterans

Eye in the darkness
Don't suffer with combat-related PTSD in silence. Are you avoiding help because you don't want to be seen on base/post? ...
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Work at Home Jobs For Military Spouses

Work From Home
Some Military Spouses choose to stay home and others the choice isn't always theirs. Whether it is due to having ...
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Fort Hood Area Military Marriage Services

Couple sitting on a dock
I have complied a list of Fort Hood Area Military Marriage Services that consists of civilian providers offering services to ...
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Dear Military Spouse: Does it Take 5-6 Months for the Military to place me in DEERS?

Dear Military Spouse by Bridget Carlson
Hello, I am 18 and currently in a relationship with my boyfriend who is in boot camp for the Army ...
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Dear Military Spouse: How Long Does It Take For The Military to Recognize a Marriage?

Dear Military Spouse by Bridget Carlson
My daughter and her boyfriend, who is in the army, are planning to get engaged soon. They are under the ...
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Dear Military Spouse: How Do I Get On My Fiancés Orders?

Dear Military Spouse by Bridget Carlson
My fiancé is currently in AIT. He has recently received his orders to Hawaii. We understand that in order for ...
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Dear Military Spouse: How do I get a house on base?

Dear Military Spouse by Bridget Carlson
Dear Military Spouse, I'm fairly new to this game and I don't really know how getting a house in the ...
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How long do I have to wait to be added to DEERS after getting married?

Dear Military Spouse by Bridget Carlson
How long will it take to add me to DEERS after getting married? Dear Military Spouse, I wanted to know ...
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Eating Healthy as a Military Family on the Go

Eating Healthy as a Military Family on the Go
Eating healthy as a Military Family on the Go can be tough! Life gets really busy sometimes. When you throw ...
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How to Keep Busy During Deployment

Luggage & Preparation
I am not sure why I have never written an actual article on ways to keep busy during deployment, seeing ...
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Military Family Budget Worksheet {FREE}

Free Military Family Budget Worksheet with step by step instructions
For all of those that are looking to make a military family budget (and stick with it), I have created ...
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5+ ways to welcome new neighbors

5+ Ways To Welcome New Neighbors
My husband has been in the military for 21 years now. Needless to say, we have moved a lot. We ...
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Free UA Band For Military & Spouses

Free UA Band for military and spouses
First, let me start off by saying that this is NOT a sponsored post! I am not being paid to ...
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Deployment Kit & Binder | Free Downloads

DIY Deployment Binder Kit. Free Downloadable forms to help you prepare for your spouse deploying.
Much like my PCS binder, I use a deployment binder to not only prepare myself and family for an upcoming ...
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