The first time I heard the acronym OPSEC, I had just joined my first military spouse’s group. Not wanting to look like a freshly minted spouse I didn’t ask what this OPSEC was all about. However, as time went on I learned as a military spouse I should always be aware of my surroundings and who may be listening to…
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Why Every Military Family Needs to Know the Importance of OPSEC
Practical Information You Need to Know About TRICARE as a New Spouse
When I first became a military spouse I never even thought twice about healthcare. Mainly because my parents made sure I had good doctors and paid the bills all the way through my college years. I went to my wonderful doctor I had always had, who knew me and my healthcare needs well, and I trusted her. She was like…
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A New Season of Emotions! The PCS Move
Tick-Tock, tick-tock – time is counting down at your current duty station and you suddenly get the itch. You know, the “moving itch”, because it is about that time to get orders to PCS (Permanent Change of Station) again – in civilian terms that means moving. Emotions are running high for you and your family. While the military is full…
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PCS Orders: An Effective Strategy to Decide What is Best for Your Family
All is well as you finally feel settled into your duty station. You have been able to do some exploring and sightseeing in the area. Plus being able to spend some quality family time with your service member is the best part. Before long you find yourself thinking about what is in the cards for your next set of orders…
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The Best Analogy That Will Show Your Child the Power of Words
Recess is supposed to be fun, a time to laugh and play with friends. Most days were like this. But on occasion, there were a few boys that taunted me. They would say my shirt was ugly or call me “Bucky” due to a pretty severe overbite. I’d retort back in a sing-song way with “Sticks and stones may break…
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