JUNE 3, 2021 - Renting a home is a huge milestone in life, but it also comes with many unfamiliar obstacles and responsibilities. To ensure military members are doing their best to protect themselves, their residence, and valuables against any unforeseen damages, renters are strongly encouraged to purchase a comprehensive renters insurance plan. Prior to 2015, privatized … [Read more...]
Deadline For REAL IDs Set For 2023, Military IDs Still Accepted
JUNE 1, 2021 – Following an extension due to the pandemic, enforcement of the REAL ID program is set to begin May 3, 2023. However, state officials say all Department of Defense-issued identification cards -- to include military IDs -- will be accepted even after that date. REAL IDs are a new version of state-issued identification cards, such as driver’s licenses, that will … [Read more...]
DoD Launches Enhanced Website for Military Spouses
MAY 28, 2021 - The Department of Defense launched its newly-enhanced MySECO website, putting career and education resources at the fingertips of military spouses easier and faster than ever. MySECO is part of the DOD’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, which provides career and education guidance to military spouses worldwide. The MySECO enhancements create … [Read more...]
Ancestry® Offers Free Access to Discover Your Family’s Military Heroes
MAY 25, 2021 - To Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Memorial Day as a Federal Holiday, Americans are Invited to Discover and Share Stories, Photos and Records of Family Heroes Using #ISaluteFor. Ancestry®, the leader in family history, is commemorating the 50th anniversary of Memorial Day becoming a federal holiday by honoring stories of America’s fallen heroes with a … [Read more...]
Why Does My Kid’s School Need To Know We Are Military?
MAY 20, 2021 - Every year my kid’s school asks me – multiple times – if we are military. It doesn’t matter where we live, they always want to know … during registration, enrollment, and mid-semester! Why do they care? Why does it matter? Should I tell them? For the longest time, I answered “No,” because I figured it was none of their business. It turns out I was WRONG! There … [Read more...]