When your spouse leaves for basic training, you will be left with everything that surrounds the household - all the chores, childcare and the bills. When trying to handle all that will suddenly be in your lap, some tasks may be impossible to accomplish without him by your side. That is, unless you have one very important document - a Power of Attorney (POA). The POA is a … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2010
Meet with the Recruiter before Enlisting
One of the first aspects of investigating joining the military is speaking to a recruiter. If you are unsure about the branch of the military you are interested in joining, don't be shy about speaking to recruiters from all branches of interest. They are there to inform you about your possible options in joining the military. It is always a good idea to approach your … [Read more...]
Deployments Can Impact Students’ Education
By Elaine Wilson American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2010 - Parents' deployments affect military children not only on an emotional level, but also on an academic level, an Army study has revealed. The study found that children whose parents have deployed for a cumulative 19 months or more had lower school achievement test scores than children whose parents had … [Read more...]
The 2010 Most Common Questions Asked About Basic Training
During the course of marketing The Ultimate Basic Training series of books (the Guidebook and my new Interactive Workbook), I have talked to hundreds of recruits before they leave basic training and many of them have the same questions. If you are about to leave for basic training, please read the advice below as many may apply to you. Below are actual questions I have … [Read more...]
Five Truths about Military Service
While serving in the military is an honorable career choice, it is not for everyone. Before deciding to join the military, you should examine your reasons for wanting to join and investigate some of the downsides to enlistment. The military is not a normal job. When you decide you're tired of military service, you can't just quit as you can with a civilian job. If you don't … [Read more...]