Save money, time and headaches by first researching the special programs that are available to Army personnel and their families. Are you relocating? Your moving experience begins when you receive your Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. Get a head start on what to expect and who you need to contact. Do you need a vacation? Army personnel and their families can travel … [Read more...]
Disney Tickets Military Discount
***Updated Disney Military Discounts*** Who doesn't want to go to Disney? Well, now Disney is making visiting Walt Disney World and Disneyland even more affordable. Their popular military discount program has been reinstated so that military families can continue to enjoy the parks at reduced prices. Book your Disney Vacations Package with Travelocity today! What's perhaps … [Read more...]
Air Force Benefits – Vacation and Travel
Vacation is accrued at the rate of 2.5 days per month, or 30 days of vacation with pay a year. Many times, the unit will take block leave which means that the unit takes leave time together. Leave may be granted at other times at the discretion of the commander. Air Force personnel can travel for a nominal fee on military aircraft on a space-available basis. If your … [Read more...]
Military Clause in Your Lease
When your spouse joins the military, the branch of service will either provide housing for dependents or will provide a housing allowance to pay for off-post living arrangements. If the family decides to live off post, it is up to them if they will rent or buy and how much of the rental payment or mortgage payment the housing allowance will cover. If you decide to rent, … [Read more...]
Can I Move With My Soldier While He Is Training?
One of the most difficult parts of supporting your family member in enlisting in the Army is dealing with the first separation when he leaves for training. While in training, communication via phone will be very limited with phone calls generally only happening once a week at a maximum. Many spouses wonder when they will be able to live with their soldier again. Basic … [Read more...]