
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – Learning the Lingo Series: Don’t Panic with the Paperwork!
Paperwork! So…Much…Paperwork! Throughout your military career (and beyond, honestly), you are going to encounter a…

Thriving Baby, Barely Surviving Mom: What is the New Parent Support Program
No one really prepares you for how intense the early months of parenting can be—especially…

VSO 101 – Setting Up Your Benefits
Last month, I covered how to file an initial claim to get your disability rating….

Getting an Overseas Driver’s License
Driving overseas is just like in the States, except for the signs in foreign languages,…

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – Learning the Lingo Series: Time to Get Schooled
There are so much more than just the A’s, the B’s, and the C’s in…

Summer Survival Guide: Balancing Guard Duties and Family Fun
Summer in a Guard family can feel a little like playing Tetris on hard mode….

VSO 101 – VA Claims: Gathering Records
Previously, I covered working with a VSO volunteer Service Officer (SO) to begin filing a…

VSO 101 – Getting Started With Your Health Benefits
Ask a vet about the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and nearly everyone will start…

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – Learning the Lingo Series: Starting Out Strong
Welcome to the military world! A land of phrases and acronyms as far as they…