Staying Organized During a PCS Moving can be an exciting and stressful time for military families, that is why it is important to stay organized during your PCS. Each PCS is different, and a little planning can go a long way in making your transition to a new home easier. Research Research while you wait… Read more »
A bill, the Health Care for Military Families Act, (H.R. 475), has been introduced. If passed, it would allow young adults to stay on their parents’ TRICARE plan until the age of 26 without an increase in premiums.
Deciding where you want to move is one of the many decisions made when planning your transition out of the military. After being told where to move from duty station to duty station, you now have the choice of where you want to move and there may be many places that come to mind. In order to help with your search, we’ve made a list of the top 10 states that we find are the best for veterans.
Two Republican lawmakers, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel released their latest proposal on military family readiness on April 2, 2020. New Military Family Readiness Legislation Proposed Rep Thornberry stated that “Family readiness is a major… Read more »
Shopping from home? The good news is you can still get your military discount when you order online. Here are some of the military discounts available online.
Being a military kid isn’t always easy but there are many military family support programs and organizations out there to help. Learn more.
Service members and veterans can come home from war needing to heal. There are many different ways to do this. One way to help is to offer these service members and veterans a service dog. Here is a list of organizations that help service members and veterans receive a service dog, and in some cases an emotional or healing dog.
YMCA Military Discount YMCA is a non-profit organization for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. What Is the YMCA Military Discount? They offer memberships and respite child care services for qualifying military families. How Do You Get the Discount? Contact Military OneSource, call 1-800-342-9647, or visit Armed Service YMCA DOD Military Outreach Initiative to… Read more »
With a new baby or one on the way, we’re sure you’re looking for ways to save. Here’s a list of military discounts for baby stores and products.
As a member of the military or a spouse of a member of the military, you are entitled to TRICARE, which is a benefit of serving. You might have TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select or another TRICARE plan. One of the most common questions people have is what TRICARE is and what it actually covers. This… Read more »