A new executive order was passed which gives some military spouses the ability to apply for more positions on USAJOBS. Spouses who fall into one of these three categories may now apply for certain positions on the website: Spouse of a servicemember with PCS orders that requires relocation Spouse of a servicemember who is 100% [...]
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I will keep this post Army related but I wanted to post about the things that I am most thankful for that the Army in one way or another helped to provide… My husband returned home safely from four deployments We have made lifelong friends in the military, two of which are here spending Thanksgiving [...]
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It is time to get a move on with those Christmas packages. In order for them to arrive on time in Iraq and Afghanistan, they need to be shipped no later than December 4th. Packages going to other military bases overseas can be sent as late as December 11th. Remember that you can use the [...]
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I just saw this advertised in a parenting magazine and had to share. Hallmark has introduced a recordable storybook for “The Night Before Christmas”. How neat would it be to send this to your deployed spouse, have him record the story and then send it back to your child. They could hear the story of [...]
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Or am I even allowed to still refer to the USMC? Shopkeepers on Cafepress and Zazzle, many of whom are veterans and military family members, were dealt quite a blow yesterday. The Marine Corps has now trademarked many of their symbols and the actual words Marines, U.S. Marine Corps, USMC and a few others. Basically [...]
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Before my husband joined the military, I am embarrassed to admit that I didn’t pay much attention at all to Veteran’s Day. In fact, with the exception that it was a holiday when I worked in the banking world, I doubt I even realized it was happening. That’s the life of a blissfully unaware person [...]
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Enjoy these additional discounts: Outback Steakhouse – free bloomin’ onion and beverage of choice for Veterans on November 11th Krispy Kreme – free doughnut for Veterans on November 11th World of Coca-Cola (Atlanta) – free admission November 7-14 and 50% off for four guests Imagine It! (Atlanta) – free admission November 7 – 15 CNN [...]
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Military One Source has free books available for military families. Each military family is entitled to up to 10 books each year. The books are completely free (including shipping). Titles include fiction and non-fiction in paperback and audio versions. The site states that the books will be shipped within 10-14 days from the time the [...]
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1. Knott’s Berry Farm: Free admission for military member (past or present) and guest. Military member must present proof of service. Offer good November 1st – Thanksgiving. 2. Applebee’s Veterans and military members eat free on November 11th 3. Golden Corral Free dinner for military member (past and present) on November 16th from 5pm – [...]
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(WASHINGTON, DC) – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved the Military Spouse Residency Relief Act as part of the House Suspension Calendar by a unanimous voice vote. President Barack Obama is expected to sign the legislation into law within the next few days. The House action today brings to a legislative conclusion a three-year [...]
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