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How-tos for patriots of any military persuasion; how to enlist, endure bootcamp, help out from the homefront, and beyond.
How to Survive a Military Relationship. Top Story - September 2018.
It’s hard. A long-distance military relationship is hard. There is no other way to put it. One of the things you have to ask yourself, though, is, Is it all worth it? In my case, heck yeah it was/is! He is my everything. He is my world. There are still times when I wake up and I am like, “Oh my goodness, I cannot take this anymore!” Do I give up? Does that mean I wanna quit the relationship or him? No!
By Jessika Rice6 years ago in Serve
Things You Should Know Before Meeting the Military Recruiter
Are you aware of what you need to know before meeting the military recruiter? Many potential recruits have no idea. They expect their recruiter to tell them everything. It doesn't work that way, however. More often, you need to ask explicit questions about the aspects of military service that will have the most significant effect on your life.
By Nathaniel Channing III6 years ago in Serve
Tax Tips for Military Personnel. Top Story - June 2018.
Military life can be complicated, and so can handling finances in the military, including your taxes. But by understanding items like your gross income, moving expenses, and other miscellaneous deductions, you can make filing your return easier.
By Brian McCann6 years ago in Serve
How To Stay Connected with Your Military Wife While Deployed. Top Story - April 2018.
Being in a military marriage is far more stressful than a typical marriage. Along with the stressors of everyday life, whether you are in the army on a domestic base or deployed in the air force in Germany, military spouses have to cope with the very real possibility of deployment. When your partner is deployed, a whole new category of problems typically arise in military relationships.
By [ENCLOSED]6 years ago in Serve
How To Get into West Point
If your aspiration is to lead US soldiers, perhaps even into combat, then going to West Point is a great choice for you. You’ll have your tuition, room, and board, and health insurance covered. You’ll also earn roughly $7,200 per year. All that plus the United States Military Academy’s (USMA) stellar reputation make it a highly sought after institution. Here's how to get into West Point.
By Lauren Skopkowski6 years ago in Serve
Ways to Get an Early Discharge from the Military. Top Story - March 2018.
There are plenty of ways to earn an early discharge from the military, however, many of these methods are not common, or will earn you a discharge that will remove your good standing with the branch and your service.
By Stephen Cleary6 years ago in Serve
Boredom Hacks to Get You Through Deployment
It is inevitable that deployments will provide a ton of downtime. Which in short, means that a ton of boredom will ensue for troops. The top ten hacks to get you through deployment will provide you with a little bit of hope that your downtime will soon pass.
By Stephen Cleary6 years ago in Serve
How to Enlist in the Army Special Forces
The Army Special Forces is one of the most highly respected military branches in the world, and as we all know, Uncle Sam is always looking for a few more good men. The thing is, enlisting in the US Army is not something just everyone can do—and that's doubly true if you want to enlist in the Army Special Forces division.
By Iggy Paulsen6 years ago in Serve