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Books Help MilKids Through Tough Feelings

My 5-year-old is a worrywart. I’m embarrassed to say that he takes after his mother — if anything goes off plan or off schedule it’s a cue to FREAK OUT. I’ve gotten better about it over time, but he hasn’t learned to tricks...

Published Wed, Sep 24 2014 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: I Love This Product, kids

Officials: Despite Lost Cars, Contract Still Worth It

Officials with U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) said that despite the drama over cars seemingly lost in shipping to and from overseas locations, the switch to a cheaper contractor was worth it for the cost savings alone. Before May 1 contractor...

Published Wed, Sep 24 2014 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: PCS, Spouse & Family News

Commissary: Don’t Get Sick From Our Food

Commissary officials want to remind shoppers that following simple food safety guidelines could be the difference between getting sick and, well, not. The commissary says they have your back when it comes to making sure that their storage and handling...

Published Tue, Sep 23 2014 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: commissary

It’s the Length of DEPLOYMENT, Navy

Dear Big Navy, I’m worried about you. Have you really forgotten how the length of deployment affects retention? Have you really forgotten that the primary influence on retention is the husband or wife or partner of the sailor? Really? Last week a Navy...

Published Mon, Sep 22 2014 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

10 Military Halloween Costumes We Love to Hate

Oh hey, Halloween. How ya doing. I haven’t seen you and your (incredibly … interesting?) military Halloween costume choices for awhile. But then here you are, landing in my inbox, as if somehow you knew all I ever wanted to be when I grew...

Published Mon, Sep 22 2014 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Humor, Military Lifestyle

Staying Married: Never Use the D Word

Being married is not the goal for the young military spouses we see at our live Spouse X events. Staying married—happily married—is one of their many life goals. And we see them looking for ideas all the time. A participant at our recent Military.com...

Published Sun, Sep 21 2014 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family, Military Life

Care Package OBSESSION: 8 Great Care Package Ideas

My soon-to-be husband deployed to Afghanistan for a year in 2012. Between planning our wedding and my career as a teacher, I became obsessed (and I mean obsessed) with care packages. It was the first deployment for both of us. We weren’t exactly sure...

Published Sat, Sep 20 2014 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment, Military Lifestyle

Military Children Believe They Shouldn’t Need Help?

No military child should have to feel the weight of the world and the overwhelming loneliness brought on by an inability to understand how to deal with life in general–let alone military life. Yet many military children believe that they shouldn...

Published Fri, Sep 19 2014 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life, kids, military child suicide, suicide awareness, military suicide

DoD to Help You Turn Experience Into College Credit

The Defense Department is adding a new facet to the their Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program that aims to help you turn life experiences into college credit: portfolio credit for stuff you already know. It goes like this —...

Published Thu, Sep 18 2014 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Career & Education, Spouse & Family News

Did You Know the VA Still Denies Same Sex Benefits?

A deceased veteran’s spouse is twice denied survivor benefits because he resides in a non-marriage equality state. A Korean War veteran is denied joint burial in a national cemetery for his same-sex spouse. An active-duty service member is denied a VA...

Published Thu, Sep 18 2014 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Legal & Financial, Spouse & Family News

Lost Car? Senator Wants Your Information

In the craziness that has become seemingly lost cars shipped to and from overseas bases, one Senator is asking users to contact him their issues — regardless of their state of residence. Sen. Mark Warner, a democrat from Virginia who does not sit...

Published Wed, Sep 17 2014 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Spouse & Family News

Combined Federal Campaign: How to Give

I call it the “fall wall” — that moment you walk outside on the first morning it’s not blazing hot or sufficatingly humid and you feel a certain hint at crispness in the air. Fall is coming, slowly but surely. And with it glides...

Published Tue, Sep 16 2014 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

Survey: We All Still Care About Benefits

The results of the annual Blue Star Families Military Lifestyle Survey, expected to be released today, will surprise no one: all military affiliated respondents – active duty spouses, veterans and service members – care about pay, benefits...

Published Tue, Sep 16 2014 3:37 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Spouse & Family News

Dear Wife: This is What You Say About Iraq

My Dear Friend, You asked me what you are supposed to say to your soldier when he sees Iraq go to hell on the news and he asks: Did any of it matter? You think this moment of questioning and regret and despair is about the military. You think this is...

Published Mon, Sep 15 2014 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family, Military Life

What Do I Say to My Spouse About Iraq?

So here we are. Parts of Afghanistan, especially the areas outside major population centers, are slowly being retaken. Iraq is Iraq. Our friends who lost buddies over there in both countries are sitting here watching it all go to hell. If they go back...

Published Mon, Sep 15 2014 4:12 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family

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