PORTSMOUTH, Va. (NNS) -- The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center's (NMCPHC) Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) campaign announced the launch of its Psychological and Emotional Well-Being program May 7. The sub-campaign is part of a fleet wide effort to encourage Sailors, Marines, their families and health educators to access resources that help strengthen and maintain … [Read more...]
Military Moms: Become Budget Babes With These Money Saving Tips!
Most military moms find themselves pinching pennies, and Lord knows it's hard to maintain a budget that meets the demands of kids, pets and personal needs. Luckily, there are minor changes you can make to everyday life that aren't difficult or embarrassing and do not require extreme sacrifice when it comes to the quality of your life. Use Your Military Discount There are many … [Read more...]
Wanna Grab a Quickie? The 2 Minute Workout that Will Kick Your Butt!
Wanna Grab a Quickie? The 2 Minute Workout that Will Kick Your Butt! I don’t know about you, but I have too much stuff to do. Like you, every day I deal with email, Facebook, tweets, work, pets, family, and so on. Finding time to go to the gym is getting harder and harder each day. Well, have no fear! I have assembled for you a workout you can do anywhere called the … [Read more...]
Storing Your Belongings in Preparation for a Military Move
In life, moves happen, and no one knows this better than military service members and their families. For those in the armed service the need to move may come with or without advanced notice, but one thing is for certain; when duty calls, they answer. Instead of getting stressed out by the thought of everything you need to do to move, follow the tips below. These will help to … [Read more...]
Tax Breaks for the Military
Nothing can make up for the hardship of serving in the armed forces. But the government does offer some special tax breaks so that soldiers don’t have to add income taxes to their list of worries. If you serve in the military, here are some of the breaks that you might find helpful for your 2012 taxes. Combat Pay Doesn't Count as Income and Is Not Taxable While you … [Read more...]