November 5, 2015, by Emma Sturgis - Divorce is difficult in any situation, but a military family going through a divorce faces unique challenges. While military members who get divorced go through the same legal process as anyone else, there are additional factors that can affect a military divorce, including military pensions, health coverage, and retirement savings. Why … [Read more...]
National Guard 379th Birthday
November 4, 2015 - December 13th is recognized as the birthday of the National Guard. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts. Based upon an order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony's General Court, the colony's militia was organized into three permanent regiments to better defend the colony. Today, the descendants of … [Read more...]
How are Military Crimes Different in Court?
November 4, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - A military court is called a court-martial, the plural being courts-martial. Many military crimes are not tried in a civilian court and are done differently in the proceedings. Some countries do not convene their courts-martial during times of peace. France and Germany being two examples who use civilian courts instead. What Comprises … [Read more...]
6 Best Veterans Day Recipes
November 3, 2015, by Rachelle Scott - How would you like to celebrate Veterans Day? My guess is that it involves cooking a delicious meal at some point of the day. After all, holidays are the best time to try out new recipes, warm our hearts, and satisfy our bellies! How about trying out some patriotic recipes in honor of the military members in country? If a Veteran is … [Read more...]
After Your Tour: Skills You Need to Adjust Back into Family Life
October 27, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Being in the military may be one of the most stressful positions in the entire world. There aren't enough words to express the amount of honor, courage, and selflessness it takes to lay your life on the line for the safety and security of a country. And there's usually relief, happiness, and joy at the thought of returning home to family … [Read more...]