According to the National Center for Veterans’ Studies, every day, 18 military veterans attempt to commit suicide. This overwhelmingly large number can be attributed to many problems that veterans face after retiring from the military; however, one of the chief causes has been from the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on those suffering from […]
Anatomy Of Military PCS Move
Career military members and their families accept the frequent re-locations that are common for those who choose to serve. Mostly positive, each move provides the opportunity to meet new people, see exciting places and taste different foods. Join me as I recount and dissect one of our Permanent Change of Station moves. Official Orders: It […]
The Gi Bill Consumer Awareness Act
Helping Veterans Choose the Right College Every year, thousands of soldiers return from a tour of duty, often times from protecting a foreign land such as Iraq or Afghanistan. Bags in hand, these men and women of valor are left to fend for themselvesand cope with the culture shock of returning to a civilian lifestyle when they return. Although […]
Military Base Housing What To Expect
A lot of things go through the minds of a military family when the service member receives orders to transfer. Close to, if not at the top of the list, would be military housing and what to expect at the new base. In the days before internet there was no way to know much about […]
Civilian Life After Military
For a military member who has devoted the majority of adult life in uniformed service, the thought of retiring can be somewhat intimidating. But with a little preparation, the transition from a full time military environment to a full time civilian lifestyle can be achieved without any apprehension. A military retirement is doable anytime after […]
Cost Of Military Spending
Have you ever stopped to wonder just how much it costs US taxpayers to equip, train and deploy the armed forces? How much do the uniforms, equipment, fuel and weapons cost and what else could it have bought? This infograph shows just what exactly what is costs to maintain and deploy the United States military. […]
DOD Schools Overseas
As there are many military families living abroad, often in places where there are little to no appropriate schools for American children, the Department of Defense offers education for these military dependent children, as well as the children of Department of Defense civilian personnel. This provides military families a chance to stay together when the […]
How To Get Security Clearance
Obtaining Security Clearance Security clearance is what allows a person to work in a certain field and gives them the ability to view classified information. It is needed for certain United States government and military jobs and requires extensive research and background information on the applicant. In order to obtain security clearance there a quite […]
Dental Care Military Personnel
Military Dental Care Overview US Soldiers need high quality military dental care. A voluntary insurance program for oral healthcare was implemented in 2001 which was the TRICARE Dental Program or TDP. It is available to qualified Active Duty Service Members and their families, Select Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), and eligible family members. Post […]
Military Justice Judicial System
Military justice has been around since the beginning of the military. The military judicial system is disciplinary based. The main reason for a military justice system is for the commander to have effective ways of handling discipline and control within the ranks of the services. In 1951, the United States Congress created the Uniform Code […]
Your Military Move
So, you have received PCS orders and after the initial excitement of moving to a new location reality sets in. Where does one begin getting ready for that big move? If you plan ahead and create a checklist your move can be smooth and seamless. The first step in the long moving process is to […]
5 Top Programs For Military Education
One of the best benefits of joining the military is the access that military personnel and their families receive to education benefits. The many education programs run by the military provide its members with government funded money to pay for tuition as well other educational costs, making college degree programs affordable for many individuals who […]
Commissary And Post Exchange
Commissary Over 250 commissaries worldwide are run by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). DeCA is a separate agency of the Department of Defense headquartered in Virginia. The role of the commissary is to sell groceries at cost plus a surcharge to all active duty, retired, members of the Guard and Reserves and their eligible family […]
New Tricare Plan Pushes Prices
New TRICARE Plan Pushes Prices For soldiers, families and retirees currently receiving TRICARE benefits, you could be seeing some changes this fall. Many of which could cost you. As part of the 2013 Defense Budget Request, the Department of Defense is proposing increases to enrollment fees, deductibles and co-pays. But perhaps that shouldn’t come as […]
Life On A Military Base
Living on a military base is more than a semi-permanent situation. It is semi in the respect that the soldier and the family will only be there for the next few years and it is permanent in that you know this is your home for those same next few years. Regardless of the size of […]
Why Personnel Lose Security Clearances
Security clearances are divided into three separate categories: Confidential, Secret and Top Secret. Of these, Confidential security clearances are the easiest to acquire, while Top Secret is the most difficult. Military or civilian personnel are awarded security clearances based on the necessity of knowing certain information in order to do their job. The Department of […]
Military Medical Care
The main goal of military medical care is to maintain the physical condition of military personnel even during wartime. In doing so, they will be able to carry out their missions without delay. There are various systems imposed on different countries all over the world but it is with the health structure that the warriors […]
Tips For Transferring Overseas With A Pet
A large amount of military personnel get deployed out of the country. One of the decisions that they have to make is about the care of their pets. Transferring overseas with a pet should not be all that difficult even though you are called to duty abroad. It is just about following procedures and choosing […]
Military Spouses Separation
Although it is an inevitable part of military life, separation from your spouse is never easy. Rather for a few months or a year-long deployment, the time can crawl by during a separation, and your days are often filled with worries, fear and loneliness. However, there are things a military spouse can do to feel […]
How To Speed Up Getting A Security Clearance
Getting Security Clearance: Speed Up the Application Process I don’t know if there’s something in the water or what. But lately I’ve been hearing from people in the military and state department who are struggling or frustrated right now. For example, one state department employee got a pay cut because the hardship assignment she was […]
Security Clearance Jobs
Why MilitaryBases.com? The reason that I recommend MilitaryBases.com so highly is because all companies requesting access to their database have to meet the following criteria: Are manually screened and pre-approved. Must either be an authorized U.S. government contractor or recognized national search firm. Must be headquartered in the U.S. Can only access the site from […]
Security Clearance Myths
Debunking Security Clearance Myths There are lots of myths circulating out there about security clearances. Today I will debunk some of those myths for you. 1. You have to have a security clearance before applying for government jobs. Some jobs in government require a security clearance. If you don’t have a clearance now, you have […]
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New Look For Military Base Housing
Military housing has changed dramatically in the last few years. Gone, or going, are the two story multifamily chicken coops that used to house military families. On many installations this configuration of housing was called Wheery Housing by the military, but nicknamed Dreary Housing by the families that lived in them. Gun metal grey shared […]
On The Move Again
If that old Willie Nelson classic On the Road Again is bouncing around your head you must have recently gotten a new assignment and you are getting ready for your latest military family adventure. In recent years, the assignments do not come as frequently as they once did in an attempt to cut DOD costs […]
