Articles by Kevin Findley
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You Are Not Forgotten: National POW/MIA Recognition Day
POW/MIA Recognition Day began with the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. It was founded in 1966 to lobby the U.S. government and the United Nations for t...
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: You Are Not Forgotten
POW/MIA Recognition Day began with the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. It was founded in 1966 to lobby the U.S. government and the United Nations for t...
The Old Man and the UFC...Thanks and Apologies to Hemingway
We’ve all seen the ads on Instagram. Sign up for a free class at your local UFC Gym. I finally clicked the link and signed up at my local gym, UFC Rocklin here in Northern California. It was both eye-...
Get Your Brew On – The Brewer’s Bookshelf and a 269-year-old Surprise
Previously, I covered the equipment needed to start brewing. This month, I’ll share one of the books that have helped me choose equipment, develop methods, and create several recipes that have become ...
Get Your Brew On – Spring Pilsners
Spring is here and it is time to start working lighter beers into your brewing (and drinking) rotation. The porters and other, darker beers you’ve been drinking are great, but they’re not always the b...
The Perfect Side Dish or Main Dish for a 250th Anniversary
Mac and Cheese may be the perfect food! It is filling, easy to prepare, and, best of all, cheese is right there in the name! It is versatile and can be the main dish when paired with nearly everything...
Rain, Heat, and Mud: Surviving Spring with a Healthy Pet and a Healthy You
Spring is here! The cold weather is over! It's hot, rainy, muggy, and the dog is covered in more mud than your two-year-old! Being stuck inside from the cold doesn't look so bad now, does it? Humor as...
Sunlight & Strategy: Activating Your Longer Days
Warmer weather also means longer days. More daylight is great for everyone. There’s more time to go to the local pool, play 9 or 18 holes, make a mud run, or whatever is your idea of fun or relaxation...
Get Your Brew On: A Summer of IPAs
Once the temperature climbs over ninety degrees, it's time to put aside your Spring Lagers for a crisper taste perfect for the warmer climate. There is nothing quite like settling in with a good IPA a...
VSO 101 - Love Your Family by Setting Up All of Your Benefits – Survivor Benefit Program
This month, we’re going to cover how to set up your Survivor Benefit Plan or SBP. For those unfamiliar with the term, the SBP provides a monthly payment to a surviving spouse or other qualified family...
VSO 101 – Learn More About the PACT Act
Signed by President Biden on 10 August 2022, the PACT Act is a comprehensive set of rules and directives to the VA on toxic exposure. The full name of the law is The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath R...
VSO 101 – Applying for Death Benefits: Burial and Funeral Costs
This blog is directed to the families of Veterans, specifically the benefits available for burial and funeral costs after the death of their spouse, parent, or other family member. All of this informa...
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A Beginner-Friendly DIY Guide + Free Printable DesignsCustom T-shirts, tote bags, pajama sets, team gear, and kid-made gifts do not require a cutting machine or a professional print shop. With the right inkjet-compatible transfer paper, a home printer, and an iron, you can make your own iron-on transfers in an afternoon.This is an especially useful project for military families: make matching shir...
Members Only | Author Spotlight – Rosamaria Mancini
Welcome back everyone! This month we are going to feature another great debut author and military spouse, Rosamaria Mancini! Rosamaria shares her unique story of her move from the world she knows in New York to her life abroad with her military husband! I know we can all relate to this story. She sought connection in podcasts. I am totally guilty of this, but catch me with an audiobook instead. So...
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 for you to save. Crisis Resources:Veterans Crisis LineDiscover More: veteranscrisisline.netCall: 988, then Press 1Text: 838255Emergency ServicesCall 911Visit your nearest emergency roomMilitary Resour...
