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Companies Committed to Hiring Veterans & Military Spouses
Employment is one of the most effective ways to support the military community. Here are four well-known companies hiring Veterans and milit…
Aug 9, 2023
What Veterans Need To Know About the PACT Act
Under the PACT Act, millions of Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances are now eligible for more VA healthc…
Aug 1, 2023
What to Know Before Your Military to Civilian Transition
Prepare for your military to civilian career transition with guidance on TAP, the USO Pathfinder program, skills assessment, and interview p…
Jul 24, 2023
Summer Fun Money Saving Tips
Five simple ways military families can enjoy summer fun on a budget: free outdoor activities, library visits, matinee movies, and home enter…
Jul 14, 2023
5 Tips for Summer Savings – Home Edition
Five practical home tips to help military families cut summer expenses, covering thermostats, LED bulbs, water use, airflow, and fans to boo…
Jul 10, 2023
Budget & Military-Friendly Vacation Ideas
Vacations don’t have to be costly to be great. If you’re saving money this summer, here are low-budget, military family-friendly vacation id…
Jun 30, 2023
Key Considerations When Buying a Home While on Active Duty
Like many active-duty military families, we weigh living on post, renting, or buying a home. Each option carries its own challenges and bene…
Jun 23, 2023
Top PCS Tips from an Experienced MilSpouse
Some PCS tips are more helpful than others in the whirlwind of PCS season. Here are a few of my top tips and tricks for a successful PCS mov…
Jun 16, 2023
Pros and Cons of Living On or Off Base
Active-duty service members must choose: live on base with immediate housing and no rent, or live off base for more options. Weighing both s…
Jun 12, 2023
One Small Town’s Surprising Sacrifice in D-Day History
It may seem an unusual spot for a National Memorial, but Bedford, Virginia has a deep symbolic connection to D-Day that made it Congress’ to…
Jun 1, 2023
4 Tips For Buying a Home While Active Duty
Whether you want to live off base or invest in real estate, active-duty service members should weigh the benefits of home ownership. Tips to…
May 30, 2023
Reimagining Active Duty: A Veteran's View on Appreciation
Andy Ladner has witnessed soldiers in battle, veterans fighting for recovery, and military families pushing through hardship for the people …
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