The one thing that civilians and military families have in common is a continual desire to save as much money as we can. For military families, finances can be up and down due to the moving, high cost of living, single income, and general living expenses. Therefore, saving money becomes imperative to maintain the current standards of living. […]
Military Articles
Substance Abuse in Veterans and Active-Duty Personnel
We often think of drug and alcohol use in the military as a modern phenomenon that began with the Vietnam War. In reality, drug and alcohol use has been a part of the armed forces for almost as long as the armed forces have been in existence – not just in the United States, but […]
Honorably Discharged and Loaded With Debt
When it comes to finances, there are two types of veterans: those with good credit, and those with bad credit. This can depend on many factors. If you were young, single, and living in the barracks and you have bad credit, then the “young and dumb” cliché comes to mind. However, there are many folks […]
Asbestos Joins List of Long-Term Health Risks for Vets
There continues to be a steady stream of revelations in our country of the harmful effects of certain injuries and exposures. The recent debate over treating head injuries in the NFL has topped the public conversation lately, and while the long-term effects of multiple concussions in professional athletes are tragic, so too are those endured […]
When You Have To File A Claim Against The VA
Veteran’s Administration (VA) health centers and hospitals exist to provide medical to current and former service members and their families. These facilities are staffed by competent and experienced professionals whose goals are to provide you with the best of care. But accidents happen, just like they do in non-VA hospitals, and sometimes those accidents can […]
How To Update Americas Army
An important debate is being waged in this country about just what should be done with America’s armed forces. Parts of the army remains cutting edge. America has more military hardware than almost any other country on Earth, and the strategic knowledge to direct those forces in combat. Unfortunately, not all of the branches of […]
Finding A Hobby Once Youve Retired From Active Duty
Serving in the armed forces is more than a career, it truly is a way of life. Despite that fact, all service must come to an end at some point and we have to move on and enter the next phases of our lives. Perhaps you’ve already entered the retirement phase of your career and […]
Rugged Devices Lead The Way For The US Military
Once occupying a very small portion of the electronics market, demand for rugged devices is growing at a rapid base. The US military was the early adopter of rugged devices, and today the military remains the one of the largest consumers of such devices. Military personnel use rugged, wireless devices for recording and inspection of […]
Fort Hood Shooting Gunmans Facebook Posts
On Wednesday April 2nd, alleged gunman, Spc. Ivan Lopez walked into a building on Fort Hood and opened fire, got into a car, fired more shots and then went to another building shooting before he was engaged by the female military police officer. Lopez shot and killed himself after being confronted by a military police […]
Smart Phones For Military Personnel
Staying connected to your family (especially your kids) while you are on duty is incredibly important—not just for their morale but for your own! The easiest way to do this is with a smart phone. A smart phone will allow you to take pictures and video and send emails and, in a lot of ways, […]
Dress To Impress At Your Next Interview
On the course of the conversion from military to civilian life, it can be challenging to find appropriate clothes for a job interview after spending so many years in a military uniform. After so many years of being dependent on crisp, provided clothes are gone, dressing up to make a good impression for the interview […]
5 Financial Tips for Military Families
If you want to serve your country and make a difference, you may consider a career in the military. There’s the opportunity to live and explore new places, and with a military career, you can retire in 20 years. However, because you move around often, getting a handle on your finances can prove challenging. Additionally, […]
Building New Habits For Civilian Life
Transitioning back into civilian life after military service means transitioning to a whole new set of routines and habits. When you are in the military, a lot of your life is determined for you: when to wake up, what to eat, when to exercise, and what to do with your time. When you return to […]
Online Degree Programs and Civilian Life Transition
Anyone who’s served in the military and has returned to civilian life understands the difficulties of transition – in addition to stabilizing emotionally from the intense, extraordinary life of a solider, you need to have a stable job, income, and perhaps even go back to school. Civilian life isn’t as simple as military life. That […]
5 Tips For Money Management While On Duty
Before you leave for your next military deployment, take these steps to make sure the finances on the home front are well taken care of. Money management is an essential skill for all families, but it becomes even more important when one of the heads of the household is preparing to leave for a long […]
7 Hobbies To Help Veterans Adjust
The transition back to civilian life, especially for those who have been diagnosed with PTSD, is one of the most difficult aspects of being in the military and little time is spent preparing you for it. I was fortunate that I had my home in San Diego, where there is a supportive community for military […]
Veterans Day A Time For Remembering
I encounter Veterans daily whether it’s in my neighborhood, at the grocery store, or working out at the gym on base. Whenever you start chatting with the veterans it seems like they always have stories. Their stories are vivid, sometimes comical, and often full of courage. Every single year we are losing more of our […]
Military Wife Lessons
Author: Samantha Curtis When I stood by my husband as he took his oath before he left for Basic Training, I had no idea I was indirectly taking the oath as well. As I read book after book and stalked online forums, I had no idea what being a military wife meant. And as much […]
Veterans The NFL And PTSD
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 […]
The 5 Most Lethal Snipers Of All Time
Snipers are known the world over for their shooting abilities. Able to hit targets at great distance, snipers represent the pinnacle of accuracy. The five that follow are among the most deadly of all time. #5 Chris Kyle Kyle was born in Odessa, Texas. After a brief stint as a rodeo rider, which ended due […]
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 […]
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. […]
US Military Ranks
The US Military has multiple branches all with their own set of ranks for enlisted members and officers. Below each branch’s ranks are listed from lowest to highest. U.S. Army The Army is one of the oldest branches of the U.S. military, dating back to 1775. This branch has gone on to see significant combat […]
US Military Budget
The United States military budget is, in its simplest form, the amount of money the United States government allocates to any defense-related spending. More specifically, it is the amount of money that Congress sets aside for the Department of Defense to carry out its duties. Military Budget Basic Facts The United States’ military budget takes […]
United States Military Pay
There are currently over 70 different types of military pay available to military personnel. Military pay depends on a soldier’s ranking, the amount of time they have served in the military, their current assignment, special skills the enlisted member of the military may have, and whether the military member is on Active duty or in […]
