As parents, family, and friends of new military members, it’s crucial to understand the ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of life for your friends and loved ones as they embark on their military journey. Joining the military opens up a world of possibilities and benefits with unwavering congressional support. The people you elect for
The knowledge, skills and attributes possessed by your Soldier will be in high demand after their time in the Army. With a keen understanding of this, the Army created a unique pathway program, the Army PaYS Program, to help companies identify and bridge their hiring gaps with transitioning Soldiers from the U.S. Army. The Army’s
SPONSORED BY NAVY MUTUAL It’s easy not to think too much about life insurance when you are in the military since your coverage is automatic. In fact, the military ensures that all servicemembers are covered from day one – with $500,000 of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Coverage (SGLI) and up to $100,000 in Traumatic Injury Protection
SPONSORED BY NAVY MUTUAL No matter how far off your military retirement is, there are programs and benefits you can learn about now and actions you can take that will make your life easier when it does come time to separate. Preparing for retirement head on and with a plan is one of the most
SPONSORED BY NAVY MUTUAL Upon joining the military, a servicemember is automatically provided with $500,000 of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage unless they opt out of the program or decide to decrease their coverage amount. This provides peace of mind to their loved ones, ensuring that they would be taken care of should anything
Looking for a list of fall activities for kids at home missing a parent and anxiously awaiting the end of basic training? You’re not alone. Running the parenting show solo at home isn’t an easy task. The weeks of basic trining may feel more like years awaiting graduation and trying to fill each day distracting your
I vividly remember talking with a 32-year-old sergeant first class my first month in the Army. He was rambling on about retirement and life after the military—there were two thoughts in my head: “Wow, you’re old.” “I’ll NEVER retire from the Army. That’s so far from now.” Well, that was 17 years ago, I’m now
Every military child’s experience is unique and full of adventures, and I loved the experiences that the military lifestyle brought me as a child. Once I started writing, I realized how multi-faceted the military child experience is. As the words flowed onto the page, I had paragraphs spanning from feelings when my dad deployed, how
