Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
Does TRICARE cover allergy services?
Yes. TRICARE covers testing and treatment services that help diagnose and treat allergies.
Stand-Out Resumes: Making Yours Memorable
With thousands of individuals, potentially hundreds of thousands depending on where you live, applying for positions in your area, you need to make sure you stand out from the rest. You need to be memorable enough that the recruiter picks up your information and sends it to the hiring department for consideration.
How do you make that happen? The fastest way to an interview is to make sure your resume reflects your skills and experience and that it matches the qualifications for the job for which you are applying. You have to make it very clear that you are the person they are looking for.
5 Spring Break Staycation Ideas
Are you ready for Spring Break, or are you dreading it, like me? Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time with my children and having my service member take a week off from work, but all the planning and money spending that goes with Spring Break overwhelms me sometimes. This year, I took a different approach and decided we would have a Spring Break Staycation.
5 Ways Military Life is Like a Newborn
My husband and I recently welcomed our first child to the world, and I now find myself with much more time to reflect on life (translation: I don’t sleep anymore). As first time parents, we’re currently in the throes of the newborn phase, that trial-by-diaper, sleep-deprived state of constant cluelessness that can make even the strongest person cry like a—well—baby. In this state, I’ve realized that being a milspouse is like having a newborn.
Keeping the Home Fire Burning
My husband is an infantryman.
I believe he chose this MOS because of the opportunity to serve, the thrill factor, and the challenge that comes with boots-on-the-ground-kicking-in-doors-and-taking-names.
Plus, he loves the color blue.
Recently, however, I have learned another interesting piece of his genetic service member make-up.
Beaches Galore at Presidio
If duty calls you to Presidio of Monterey, you’re heading to paradise! Sandy beaches, a vibrant community, and a multitude of attractions and amenities are waiting for you. The post is located near the ocean! Pebble Beach is a must-see, of course, with its world-famous golf course and beautiful coastline. Garrapata Beach is also a great option for observing local wildlife. There are over 110 species of birds living in this coastal woodland.
4 Transition Assistance Program Lessons
An important step in leaving the military and starting your life as a civilian is the Department of Defense’s
Transition Assistance Program. Go here for an overview, embedded resources, and links to each service branch’s iteration of the program.
When TAP first appeared more than 20 years ago, it ran for five hours and participation was voluntary. Now, it takes a week and attendance is mandatory, although retirees may opt out. The mission and content of TAP is important, and the value you receive depends on the trainers at your installation and the amount of effort you put into it.
Regardless of the quality of the service provided and your participation, you might miss out on some critical information, especially in the job hunting and interviewing components of the program. Here are four important lessons to add to what you already know.
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