Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
Running the Army 10 Miler for HOOAH, Honor, and History
Many will be running the Army 10 miler today. Some are running for HOOAH! Some for HOPE! No matter what the reason the HISTORY of the race speaks for itself.
6 Tips for Long Distance Love
Summer in San Francisco isn’t your stereotypical steamy, sunny California summer. In fact, August here is more accurately called “Fogust.”
Needless to say, my boots get more use than any of my summer sandals and more of my pictures on Instagram than I care to admit have some type of #iliveinacloud hashtag.
AWTR Show 432: DOD Family Readiness Council
Army Wife Talk Radio is the leading internet talk radio show for Army wives, by Army wives. AWTR is hosted by the Army Wife Network Core Team - www.ArmyWifeNetwork.com. AWTR guests bring exciting, relevant topics and resources to the attention of our military...
Show Your Pride, But Don’t Violate Military Trademark
Many military spouses chose to start businesses with the goal to create products that help our military community demonstrate pride in service and unit. Everything from purses made from old uniforms to engraved beer steins, to tee shirts and everything in between. But, like everything else in our lives, there are rules that govern the use of military seals, rank, and insignia. Many of the images and slogans we see on a daily basis are protected by trademarks that could land you in hot water if you do not have the proper permission to use them. This includes not only in a manufactured product for sale, but also on websites, blogs, and other printed and electronic communications.
Field Problem: The First Paycheck
My husband just left for basic training a couple of weeks ago. I have small children and bills to pay; how long will it be before we see any income?
Lindsey, Army spouse
Quality of Life vs. Quality of Work
Among the reasons for leaving the service, military personnel most often cite “Quality of Life.” If this applies to you, it would be prudent to use it as one of your evaluation points as you seek out a civilian career and evaluate job offers.
Although you probably hear and use the phrase Quality of Life (QOL) often, have you ever stopped to consider what it actually means? Let’s start by distinguishing it from its sister phrase, Quality of Work (QOW).
QOW deals with the internal elements of the job. Consider these: working conditions and environment, job satisfaction, corporate culture, co-worker relationships, and advancement opportunity. QOL addresses issues beyond the workplace. Where you live, your commute, personal time for family, hobbies, interests or community service, and compensation are among those elements that impact most people’s QOL.
The Unwritten Letter
Skype, email, Facebook, texting, and phone calls, among other technology, has made keeping in touch with a deployed service member much easier. Somewhere in this mix of communication, a real handwritten letter has lost its luster.
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