San Antonio, Texas has earned the nickname Military Town USA for its bursting with pride patriotism, multiple military bases, veteran, and milspouse employment initiatives and military history dating back for centuries. Chances are, you’ll have the pleasure of staying in San Antonio for one reason or another during your time in the military, and luckily […]
Getting ready to PCS or go on a TDY? DTS will be used throughout this process to fund your trip. In this article, you will learn not only what DTS is, but also, why you need it? The Defense Travel System (DTS), is a program that is used to ease the burden of travel for […]
Fall in Maryland is beautiful. The leaves are changing, the sky is like a painter’s masterpiece and there are about one million fall events and festivals one can attend. You can even venture out and explore Northern Virginia – countless hiking options, restaurants, history and events make your stay at the Fort Meade Military Crashpad […]
We can all use a nice vacation, away from the “hurry up and wait” of military life. Take leave and fly off to a destination that will exhilarate your family, rejuvenate your mind, and jump-start your ambitious inner self. As a member of the Military, you have the privilege to utilize discounts offered by companies […]
Being a military family is an awesome experience. With frequent moves to different cities, states, and countries you’re probably going to fall under the spell of Wanderlust. You’ll want to spend every available chance to take leave and explore new places, gain new experiences, and interact with different cultures. However, this traveling lifestyle can quickly […]
Joining the military means making new friends. Luckily that initial training forces you to meet new people and doesn’t give you much time for anything else. But as you start moving around, you start developing techniques to meet people. You may have a standard way of greeting the neighbors or inviting the new person from […]
If you ever saw the movie; The ‘Burbs, you may have an unfounded fear of meeting your new neighbors. You’re in luck! Most people live normal, everyday lives, just like you and me. Moving into your new home and getting to know your new neighbors should be exciting, not dreadful. In the past, meeting our […]
Over the course of the summer, the military community sees moving trucks come and moving trucks go. Which means when the school year rolls around there are many, many new faces. For those who are experiencing a new school year, or even have children starting school for the first time in a new place, there […]
PCS moves can be daunting tasks. Moving means more than just finding a new place to live and work; it can also mean finding a new favorite restaurant, hair parlor/barber shop or place to shop. While some duty stations have full selections right outside the gate, the reality is that some duty stations are a […]
We’ve got moving on the brain since it’s summer and high moving season, but all too often our furry friends are forgotten when we start discussing a move. Pets bring us comfort when we’re down and love us no matter what. It’s time we focused on their needs for a bit. I’ve moved across […]