Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes at Nov. 14 Webinar
For more benefits, Tune in TRICARE roundtable of November 14th, 2024. Sign up on teams to join in.
For One Military Spouse, ‘Helping People is What it’s All About’
Did any of you PCS during the pandemic? For so many in the military community, an already challenging situation of a new duty station became that much more difficult when the world shut down, businesses were shuttered and our chances for connection — so desperately needed in this military life — suddenly, for many of us, became nonexistent for the first time.
Strength Training with Joe Castro
The importance of balanced training in running or any other sport can not be overstated. Strength training plays an integral part of that balance and here today to give us the inside scoop on the importance of strength is personal trainer and military Veteran Joe Castro.
News 6 Mashup: August 1, 2022
Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of August 1st, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
USAFRICOM Names Top Three Challenges — China, Russia and terrorism are the top three challenges for U.S. Africa Command, reported the Department of Defense. Joint Typhoon Warning Center Forecasts For Safety — The Joint Typhoon Warning Center, JTWC, helps with forecasting for the Navy’s third, fifth and seventh fleet areas of responsibility, reported Tom Temin in his podcast, Federal Drive at Federal News Network. He interviewed Angela Francis, Commander of the JTWC. D-Day Pilot Turns 102 — D-Day pilot, Harry Gamper, turned 102 on July 20th and he celebrated with a bang! Gamper “served as an Royal Air Force pilot in WWII and won medals for his service in France and Germany.” This Week in History — On July 27, 1953, the US, the Korean People’s Army and the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army signed the Korean Armistice Agreement, ending three years of fighting the Korean War.
Purple Star School…Say What?
Have you ever heard of a Purple Star School? Please allow me the honor of educating you as to what this distinction means and what it could potentially offer your student. Our family hadn’t heard of this until we started researching schools before a summer PCS and...
Approaching Professional Development as a Job Seeker
What if you’re not looking to change careers and you already have the qualifications required in your field? Continuing to pursue professional development depicts a proactive and willing approach to growth. Maybe you learn a new language, study a software program, or join a professional organization. Being a lifelong learner enhances your ability to be a strong candidate for the roles you choose to pursue.
News 6 Mashup: July 25, 2022
Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of July 25th, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt: Navy Struggles to Separate Sailors Efficiently:
Each year nearly 37,000 sailors separate from the Navy which has recently been scrutinized for severe delays in issuing separation orders and DD-214 forms which provide proof of military service and determining eligibility for benefits. But they’re not keeping up. Air Force Debuts Healthy Cooking Show: “The Air Force has launched an entertaining program to show its airmen and women, and their families, how to eat [healthier], and like it,” announced Federal News Network. Service Members of the Year Announced: The Military Times Foundation announced the Service Members of the Year awards for 2022. This Week in History: On July 25, 1943 – The first Navy ship named for an African-American, USS Harmon (DE 678), was launched.
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