Education
Whether it is returning to college or just beginning down that track, enrolling in higher education while on active duty can be daunting. Here are ten tips for smoothly completing a degree. 1. Establish an obtainable goal. Be very concise but make it achievable, "I want to receive a bachelor's degree
Education
Whether it is returning to college or just beginning down that track, enrolling in higher education while on active duty can be daunting. Here are ten tips for smoothly completing a degree. 1. Establish an obtainable goal. Be very concise but make it achievable, "I want to receive a bachelor's degree
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Soldiers often know in advance whether they are going to reenlist and stay in the Army for another tour. However, there are many different factors to consider when thinking about reenlisting. Reenlistments are catered specifically to the individual, so not all Soldiers will receive the same reenlistment package. Thus, there are
Children
It is well known that children of servicemembers face numerous stressors that civilian children do not experience. The constant moving and adapting to new locations is definitely one of the stressors. However, experts agree that the biggest stressor by far, is deployments. When a parent is gone for long periods
Health
Joint Base Lewis McChord spouse Autumn Moses knows all too well what it is like to have a child suffering from Type One Diabetes. Three months after arriving at JBLM she noticed that her son, Parker, was showing symptoms of the disease. "Since it runs on my husband's side of the family
Operation Family Support
Many military spouses joke that emergencies wait until the servicemember is deployed. The washer explodes and floods the house, the car breaks down on carpool day or a serious health issue or injury occurs, none of which are serious enough to bring the spouse home. There are millions of different
Health
Having a straight, white smile is a feature many people are not born with, but takes multiple dentist visits to achieve. From teeth cleaning, pulling, and filling to cosmetics such as whitening, visiting the dentist can be painful and expensive. The Tricare Dental Program (TDP) tries to minimize both and makes
Health
The military TRICARE insurance system can be difficult to maneuver. There are many medical procedures that are covered for active-duty servicemembers and not covered for dependents. On its website, TRICARE says that its insurance "covers most inpatient and outpatient care that is medically necessary and considered proven. However, there are special rules
Focus
Each branch of the military is unique in many different ways. Finding the branch of the military that best fits a servicemember's career goals is as important as choosing a job within that branch. Many times, servicemembers will start out in one branch and, while serving, notice more fitting aspects
Education
Music has been proven to help raise grades, develop language skills, teach discipline and encourage independence and growth amongst students. It is no wonder than why so many middle and high schools offer band, orchestra, marching band and jazz band to their students. Some elementary schools also offer band normally
