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Thanksgiving is approaching, which means your family may be coming to visit. While you may be on fabulous terms with your in-laws, finding it difficult to spend extended periods of time together is not uncommon. So, how do you make it through a visit from your in-laws?
Dear, Field Problems:
I was wondering how PCSing works with animals. My husband and I are really wanting to get a puppy, but we are moving to Oklahoma at the end of the year.
Liz, Army spouse
It may come as a surprise to some, but there’s a lot to be thankful for in military life. At the top of the list, though, is our fellow military spouses.
Here are five reasons we’re thankful for our fellow milspouses:
This is the perfect time of year to let everyone know the things I’m thankful for. Being a military family, it seems like there’s more to worry about than gratitude, and some days I have to dig deep to find something. Today, I’m making a list of all the things that the military has given us to be thankful for.
One thing many military spouses tell us is that, once they’ve introduced themselves to a friend, they don’t know how to keep the conversation flowing.
We’ve got you covered.
Here are some beginning questions.
Military moves are expensive! Somehow, despite Dislocation Allowance (DLA), reimbursement from a Personally Procured Move (DITY), and even a complete household goods move by military movers, little costs add up. In addition, there’s the house-hunting trip and boarding and daycare during the move for anxious pets and busy children. Then, you can’t forget the cost of replacing your curtains, area rugs, and other such items that no longer fit your new space, as well as replacing the random pots, pans, and coffee machines that magically disappear en route.
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