When you decide to join the military, you have a very important decision ahead of you - choosing your branch of service. Each branch plays a unique role in the security of our country. While they all work together to some extent, their purposes can be very different and they can offer different jobs and specialties. In order to choose the best branch for your needs and … [Read more...]
Disney Tickets Military Discount
***Updated Disney Military Discounts*** Who doesn't want to go to Disney? Well, now Disney is making visiting Walt Disney World and Disneyland even more affordable. Their popular military discount program has been reinstated so that military families can continue to enjoy the parks at reduced prices. Book your Disney Vacations Package with Travelocity today! What's perhaps … [Read more...]
Enrolling in DEERS
The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System or DEERS is a military wide system that all dependents must be enrolled in to be recognized for military benefits. Being enrolled in DEERS is the first step to obtain a military identification card and access healthcare benefits through TRICARE. Military members are automatically registered in DEERS. When a soldier leaves … [Read more...]
Military Clause in Your Lease
When your spouse joins the military, the branch of service will either provide housing for dependents or will provide a housing allowance to pay for off-post living arrangements. If the family decides to live off post, it is up to them if they will rent or buy and how much of the rental payment or mortgage payment the housing allowance will cover. If you decide to rent, … [Read more...]
Writing Letters During Training
When your spouse is away at training, it is important to lend your support to him. Going through basic training as well as the additional training that follows can be a very grueling time for him both emotionally and physically. He will need your support as he endures all of the training. Part of the focus of basic training is for the drill sergeants to break them down so … [Read more...]