All branches of military services have revamped programs to ensure that families are provided with a variety of excellent support for children, spouses and other dependents. Here is a list of the many benefits provided to families who live on military bases. Teenage youth centers with after school homework help and other activities Taxi services…
The Medal of Honor (MoH) is the highest military medal a service member can earn. Created in the wake of the Civil War, the Medal of Honor is awarded to those who risk their lives above and beyond the call of duty in “actual combat” against an armed enemy of the United States. There is…
Military spouses determining their military benefits after divorce face a complex process of understanding both civil code and military regulations. It is best for spouses to familiarize themselves with these matters before getting divorced, if possible, and to seek legal counsel for assistance. Health Benefits – Unremarried Former Military Spouses – No Length of Time…
The Department of Veterans Affairs does not award compensation automatically, a review of the veteran’s health, medical records, medical history with the claimed condition, and related factors will all play a part in that review. The veteran is responsible for scheduling a claims appointment. This can be done as part of final out processing, but…
The military’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation centers are responsible for most activities that are offered on almost all military installments. A few of the services that the MWR are in charge of include: The vision of the MWR Benefits is to create and be a team of professionals who provide soldiers and their families excellent…
Ever heard of Shades of Green at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida? Or the Dragon Hill Lodge in Seoul, South Korea? Chances are, if you are military, part of a military family, or ever worked for the Department of Defense, you have. These locations are Armed Forces Recreation Centers, or AFRCs. AFRCs are part…
As a veteran, taking advantage of educational benefits available to you is a great way to successfully transition back to civilian life and work toward your long-term goals. From college classes to on-the-job training, many educational opportunities await you and your family—as do a wide range of benefits to help fund those opportunities. Here’s how…
Vietnam-era and other pre-9/11 veterans are one step closer to accessing a program designed to pay their spouses or other family support for in-home care even as rules tighten for who can enroll, as part of a highly anticipated proposed rule release from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Among the changes laid out in the 231-page proposal is a shift…
It’s not that I actually need this appointment, I tell myself. It’s just a good thing to do — like getting a health screening or my annual flu shot. And so I begrudgingly go each month, whether I feel like it or not. Sometimes, I take my kids with me, and they sit quietly with…
Transition: It’s harder and easier than you think. At least that’s what I’m beginning to see six months after our transition out of the Marine Corps. And while there was a lot I did right, there was a lot I did wrong, too. So I sat down with my husband and his buddies for a…
