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Military Life is Socialism and I Love It
Military life is a perfect example of socialism in action says Daily Beast columnist and Iraq and Afghanistan vet Jacob Siegel. Other than a few key ways it’s not actually socialism at all (example: we are an all volunteer force), which Siegel’s...
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Tue, Apr 22 2014 9:58 AM
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Lessons Learned From Our Military Kids
We parents try so hard to be good teachers. We repeat toothbrushing instructions endlessly. We have strict directions on use of the word “suck.” We multiply fractions the old fashioned way—or look it up on YouTube. Some days we end up learning more from...
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Sun, Apr 27 2014 5:00 AM
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Military Life
Why Didn’t You Tell Me About the Dress Code?
When I was active duty (which seems like a million years ago) I had a dress code. I was either in uniform or out of uniform. I wore my uniform to work, to do some community functions (like going to schools and talking to students about being in the military...
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Wed, Apr 30 2014 5:00 AM
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Military Lifestyle
Sesame Street USO Show Not Just for Kids
You probably don’t take your military child to a Sesame Street show so that you can also be reminded how to navigate military life. You’re probably there for Elmo. Or Cookie. Or Elmo. But when my family attended the Sesame Street USO show...
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Tue, Apr 15 2014 10:00 AM
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Sexual Assault Resources for Military Spouses
Sexual Assault Awareness Month isn’t just for service personnel. It’s for all of us, including military spouses. Life isn’t always happy, and just like there is support for families with a deployed member, there is help for military spouses who are going...
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Thu, Apr 24 2014 5:00 AM
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Poll: Combine the Commissary and Exchange?
The CEO of Army and Air Force Exchange (AAFES) has officially proposed combining with the commissary in an effort to save them from the higher prices and potential closings under a new potential budget plan. If you’ve spent any time in either of...
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Thu, Apr 03 2014 3:30 AM
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Bedroom Confessions: We All Sleep Here
I just bought one of those fancy activity tracker bands to evaluate my exercise (none) and my sleep (less than none). I’m always exhausted in the morning; why can’t I get a good night’s sleep? Oh yeah, I’m a mom and my kids only come to my side of the...
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Mon, Apr 28 2014 5:00 AM
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Should Flu Shots Be Required for Kids on Base?
Should your children be required to have the yearly flu vaccine before they can use on-base child facilities? A recently released administration message from the Marine Corps reiterates in detail that the flu vaccine is a requirement for Marine Corps...
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Tue, Apr 29 2014 5:00 AM
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Ingenius Spouse Moves Family Training Online
Sometimes the best ideas are the ones right in front of you. That’s how it was for Brandy Pearson. As a certified Army Family Team Building (AFTB) instructor currently far from a traditional base while her husband does recruiting duty, she knows...
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Tue, Apr 08 2014 10:00 AM
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We Don’t “Stand By” For Tragedy
Before the phone rings, it is a normal Thursday morning. Then we get the official word that there has been a casualty at the command. The next of kin has been notified, but the name has not yet been released. We wives (there are only wives at this command...
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Tue, Apr 08 2014 5:00 AM
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Commissary Experiments With New ‘Club’
The commissary system is testing a new store idea — increase lower-cost bulk items. At Joint Base Lewis-McChord the bulk item increase is housed in a new section in the back of the McChord Field store called “Commissary Club.” When completely...
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Tue, Apr 29 2014 10:00 AM
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Why Increased Base Security Is a Mistake
If you think the most recent mass shooting on Fort Hood means that we really ought to tighten up physical security on military bases, I’m betting you haven’t spent much time on one lately. With four more people, including the gunman, dead...
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Fri, Apr 04 2014 1:59 PM
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YDU: I’m a Big Fat Fraud?
Why didn’t you tell me that I would be a big fat FRAUD? I have been through many, many deployments. So many, that I haven’t even kept track of the number. I have felt the dread of anticipation, the pain of separation, the fear when communication...
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Wed, Apr 16 2014 5:00 AM
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Military Life
Commissary Card Now Up for Android
If you’re an Android platform user you’re now in the money, or at least the mobile coupons, with the commissary. Eight months after the original launch of their rewards card app for iPhone, an app for Android users is now available. The app...
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Thu, Apr 17 2014 10:00 AM
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Spouse & Family News
Drawdown and Other Things That Are Too Good to Be True
“The military is drawing down. Deployments are slowing. Your service member will be home more.” Someone please tell me I’m not the only person who reads those words and thinks “I’ll believe THAT when I see it.” Military...
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Mon, Apr 21 2014 10:00 AM
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