The Scholarships for Military Children program is open for 2007. … [Read more...]
That fun time of year, tax season!
Do you like tax season? I know several people that love doing their taxes and think of tax season as a holiday season! I admit that I personally loath doing our taxes each year, but they must be … [Read more...]
The Other Canteen in the Field – the USO
Just days before hubby left for his last deployment, we experienced one of those coincidences that we in the military almost take for granted because they happen so often. We were doing the … [Read more...]
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NMFA Government and You E-News – December 19, 2006
Topics in this Week's News Include: 1. New DoD Policy Focuses on Mental Health and Deployment 2. 2007 Housing Rates Posted 3. AMVETS Report Highlights Needs of Returning Service Members 4. Adaptive … [Read more...]
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NMFA Government and You E-News – December 12, 2006
1. What's Important to You? 2. Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld to Step Down December 18 3. Congress Passes Critical Veterans Bill 4. DFAS Adds Enhancements to myPay Site 5. FDIC Address Pay Day Lending … [Read more...]
NMFA Government and You E-News – December 5, 2006
Topics in this Week's News Include: 1. In Memoriam: Sydney Tally Hickey 2. New Guide on Adoption Services for Military Families Released 3. TRICARE Invites Family Input on Services for Autistic … [Read more...]
Valour-IT “Competition” Results
Hello, everyone!!! I wanted to report the results of the Project Valour-IT Veteran's Day fundraiser. In case you missed my post about Valour-IT, click here and see what it's all about! The … [Read more...]
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Veterans Day Items
Send a free e-card to a veteran. Sign the Veterans' Bill of Rights. Click here for excellent information regarding Veterans Day. Finally, a reminder about the SpouseBUZZ "What's Your Story?" … [Read more...]
NMFA Government and You E-News – November 7, 2006
Topics in this Week's News Include: 1. NMFA Salutes Our Veterans-and Their Families! 2. Commissary Scholarship Applications Now Available for Military Children 3. How Well are DoD Schools Serving Your … [Read more...]
There’s No Such Thing as a Typical Military Spouse Experience
This is why we are here......... There's No Such Thing as a Typical Military Spouse Experience Every military spouse has a story to tell. Those stories could be humorous or heartbreaking, but no two … [Read more...]
Grow Where You Are Planted
After the third or so person at SpouseBUZZ live commented on a lack of enthusiasm for Texas, I felt the need to come to the defense of the Republic State of Texas. Which is funny, because I am from … [Read more...]
American Legion Family Support Network
The American Legion's Family Support Network assists military families while servicemembers serve overseas with such chores as grocery shopping, childcare, lawn care, fixing the family car … [Read more...]
Preparing for Deployment
You find out that your service member has come down on deployment orders. What now? First, take a deep breath............... It is true that there is a laundry list of things to consider and get done. … [Read more...]
Life Guard
My DH works for the National Guard full-time. These folks have been deployed, and returned home just like everyone else serving. Reintergration and deployments have been difficult for … [Read more...]
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Counseling Options
As a sponsored family member you have several options if you are in need of counseling services. … [Read more...]
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NMFA Government and You E-News – October 10, 2006
Topics in this Week's News Include: 1. NMFA Supports Curbs on Predatory Lenders in Virginia 2. WIC Overseas Brings Many Benefits to Military Families Far From Home 3. President Signs Bill Adding … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Help a friend or yourself by learning what special resources are available to military families. Military OneSource can help. Phone Numbers: Stateside: … [Read more...]
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What is the ASYMCA?
Several of you have said, "ASYMCA, What's that?" ASYMCA stands for Armed Services YMCA. I have been lucky enough to be stationed at one post that has an ASYMCA nearby. The services they … [Read more...]
