The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is an enrollment program that works with military and civilian agencies to provide community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to Families with special needs. Active Duty Soldiers with family members who have a emotional, physical, or developmental/Psychological disorder are eligible to enroll in in the … [Read more...]
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Degree Program for the Marine Corps (SOCMAR)
SOCMAR is the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) degree program for the Marine Corps. It consists of colleges that offer associate and bachelor's degree programs on or near Marine Corps installations worldwide. These colleges have joined together to form networks in which each college agrees to accept credits from all the others. This ensures that Marine Corps students … [Read more...]
Receiving Mail at Basic Training
For a lot of recruits, Air Force Basic Training is the first time they receive and write letters to friends and family. With e-mails, texting and instant messaging, there isn't much reason to write letters to friends and family anymore. Being unable to send abbreviated messages every other minute to your boyfriend or girlfriend is just one of the harsh realities of being in a … [Read more...]
5 Common Mistakes Recruits Make
5 Common Mistakes Recruits Make in the First 5 Minutes of Basic Training. There is always someone on the bus heading to basic training that makes at least one of the following obvious mistakes. Don’t let this person be you! Read the following list for advice and tips on how to stay out of trouble at basic training. Hair: Do not shave your head before leaving for basic … [Read more...]
Have a Plan! Important Safety and Evacuation Tips for Hurricane Season
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2011 By Max Maxfield, Army.mil The pending arrival of Hurricane Irene signals that hurricane season has arrived. Military families throughout the Southeast should assess how vulnerable they are, and review their emergency plans to ensure they weather the season safely. There are resources around the Web that can help families prepare for worst-case … [Read more...]