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Mission Ready Resources: The Military Family's Toolkit
As military families, we are blessed to have a variety of FREE resources available to us throughout our military journey. We have pulled together some of the most common ones to have all in one place ...
Pet-Friendly Stays: Kona Kai Resort
I didn’t expect a PCS stopover to feel like an actual vacation, but that’s exactly what happened when the dogs and I checked into the Kona Kai Resort in San Diego. If you’ve ever PCS’d with a dog, you...
The Best PCS Tips and Tricks
As PCS season, draws near, I’ve reached out to experts at my current base and future base to pick their brains on what tips and tricks have worked best for them. Moving can be daunting, but having a f...
Getting an Overseas Driver’s License
Driving overseas is just like in the States, except for the signs in foreign languages, and the occasional country where you’re driving on the left side of the road. Then, there are the roundabouts, w...
Helpful Tips for a PCS move
Our next PCS season will soon be upon us. As soon as it seems spring peaks its head out, the orders start to drop. One thing all military families can agree on is that moving is never easy.There is so...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – Learning the Lingo Series: On the Move
No matter if you are PCSing to somewhere new or going TDY to a far off land or anywhere in between, the military seems to always have families on the move! Don’t get lost in all of the lingo! We are h...
Conquer Your Holiday PCS with These Easy Ideas
PSCing any time of year can be challenging but moving during the holidays can be difficult and stressful for any military family. During the summer months, the kids are usually on a break from school ...
Let’s Celebrate Sesame Street Day!
Did you know November 10th is known as Sesame Street Day? Sesame Street first debuted on November 10th, 1969, and has been enjoyed by viewers in over 120 countries for over fifty years!The show was de...
PCS Entitlements
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season is upon us along with all the associated activities that go with it. It’s a busy, spinning time of learning about the new duty station while wrapping up things...
Make a New House Your Home with PenFed!
Calling all veterans and military families! PCS Season is starting and you may be looking for a new place to live! Don’t stress about your home loan needs, because PenFed is here to help! PenFed is re...
More For You
This month I’m going to cover a benefit many veterans and their families have never heard of: Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (CAFC). With this program, the VA pays qualified family members for the time and effort they put into providing Personal Care Services for their disabled veteran spouse, parent, etc. Personal Care Services are services a Veteran needs help with from another p...
Honoring Veterans Through the Example They Set
Veterans Day makes me think about the people who served before me, especially my grandfather. As an active-duty Navy Sailor, I understand how much preparation goes into being ready when others are counting on you. I also recognize the sacrifices that service asks of veterans and their families. Honoring them means taking time to appreciate what they gave and thinking about how I can carry their ex...
Free VA Disability Claim Help: How to Avoid Illegal Fees and Find Someone You Can Trust
Most veterans know that filing a VA disability claim can be frustrating. What they may not realize is that they don't have to pay someone to help them file their initial claim.That matters because some companies charge veterans thousands of dollars for assistance they could receive for free.The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has repeatedly warned about businesses it calls claims predators: op...
