https://youtu.be/pVfMp2f94po?si=mik_3SZJrwpT6gjc By Kevin Flynn The feeling of this day has changed since 9/11. During the Cold War, a much larger segment of society experienced military service. There was a shared point of reference after Vietnam was lost. Economist Milton Friedman argued for an all-volunteer force in his famous book, Capitalism and Freedom, and … [Read more...]
How Can I Send a Care Package to the Troops?
By Kevin Flynn The United Service Organizations (USO) has a program to send care packages to the troops. Operation USO Care Package was created to support the troops involved in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom Operation. The USO is a rock solid ethical organization that has been vetted (the USO has been serving the troops for 67 years, it was formed during WWII) so … [Read more...]
Sending Halloween Care Packages Overseas
The fall tends to be the toughest part of the year for deployments. During this time, there are many family holidays that can make the family back home miss the military member even more. These holidays highlight the loneliness and separation for the military member as well as his family. However, even when they are thousands of miles away and serving in a war zone, there are … [Read more...]
My Career Advancement Account Changes
My Career Advancement Account Changes The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) provided $6,000 over two years to military spouses to fund their educational pursuits. In February 2010, without warning, the program was halted leaving thousands of spouses without an explanation. Recently, it was announced that the program will open again on October 25, 2010. However, it … [Read more...]
Military Benefits for Service Members
When you serve in the military, there are a wide range of benefits that are offered to you, your spouse and your children. While most of these benefits are provided free of charge to the service member, some of the benefits do have a small monthly cost for family members that is deducted from the member's pay and shows as an allotment on the LES. Insurance The military … [Read more...]