https://youtu.be/XhvZmluKA2Y?si=LGSDsXZMrjh_-xpV Your main form of communication with your husband/soldier during basic training is through letters and postcards. He should be able to call home throughout training but these calls are generally limited to a maximum of one per week and, many times, are less often than that. Before he leaves for basic training, accept that you … [Read more...]
Stay Under the Radar of Drill Sergeants
January 20, 2011 Stacey Abler When my husband was in training, he often told me that he felt like he was a success if his drill sergeants didn't know his name. The reason being that the drill sergeants tended to know the names of those who caused some sort of trouble or didn't follow standards. He did his best to remain under the radar screen of his drill sergeants and … [Read more...]
Punishment for Mail in Basic Training
January 19 Stacey Abler When a soldier is in basic training, the main form of communication with family and friends is through sending and receiving letters. While some phone calls can be made, they tend to be very short and only occur at maximum of once a week. For this reason, letters tend to be referred to as gold during basic training as it is the main form of support from … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Education – MECEP
The Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) is designed to help provide enlisted Marines who have shown previous superior academics the opportunity to become Marine Corps Officers. The program is open and available to all active duty Marines and Marines in the Active Reserve (AR) program but must be able to meet the eligibility requirements. Marines who will … [Read more...]
Navy Popular Resources
The U.S. Navy offers numerous resources for their service members and Retirees. Learn more about getting promotions in the Navy, spouse, finance, discounts, and retirement resources for United States Navy service members, Veterans, and Retirees. Navy Careers Military Spouses Financial Concerns Military Discounts Retirees and Veterans Military Rank Military Alphabet As a … [Read more...]