August 29, 2016, by Jerry Nelson – It's tough being a soldier, especially in a time of war. Being a member of the military during wartime means long time away from your home and your family. For those that aren't overseas, there is the constant concern that combat may soon be in your future. Being a soldier is a difficult and stressful job and most Americans have tremendous … [Read more...]
Tips for Dealing with an Unexpected Relocation
August 26, 2016, by Dixie Somers - The orders have come down and your military family is moving - soon and far away! It's easy to feel panicky about everything that is involved in dealing with an unexpected relocation, but there are many resources online and off that can help. Finding Housing Where will you live? Check out online resources like the Automated Housing … [Read more...]
A Text to Arms: 5 Ways SMS Messaging is Changing the Way Our Military Recruits
August 19, 2016, by Sophorn Chhay - A successful recruiting strategy has to cut through the noise; the military’s intended demographic is besieged by messaging from other job sources and from commercial advertisers of all shapes and sizes, each entity hoping to capture its audience’s attention. To reach farther and work better, these campaigns need to be smarter, and to many … [Read more...]
Veterans in College: 4 Things Veterans Should Know About the GI Bill
August 15, 2016, by Anica Oaks - The GI bill gives men and women in the military, as well as veterans, the opportunity to obtain higher education. However, these benefits can be confusing. So here is some need-to-know information about the GI bill for eligible persons who are considering going back to school. Remember these facts apply to the people using the GI bill after … [Read more...]
Face of Defense: Former Reserve Captain Competes on ‘American Tarzan’
FORT SHERIDAN, Ill., Aug. 5, 2016 - If one was asked to imagine the average 40-year-old American woman, would the image of such a woman include racing through the jungles of a remote island, jumping off cliffs and swinging through trees? If the answer is no, then meeting a woman like Kim Liszka, a 42-year-old emergency room nurse from Macungie, Pennsylvania, would prove to … [Read more...]