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I’ve been blessed to be married to my wife for almost 20 years. It hasn’t always been easy; we work on it all the time.
To help enhance your marriage, here is a list of relationship books that have helped us. They are in no particular order, and I’ve included brief reviews. You can find them in print, digital, and audio formats in stores, online, or at your local library.
Now’s the time of the year when it can be easy to stop your exercise program and wait for the weather to turn. But, it doesn’t have to be that way! There are ways to beat the cold weather without having to head inside, and to keep running during winter.
Dear, Field Problems:
My service member has been experiencing short-term memory issues in conjunction with anxiety. These can be symptoms of TBI, PTSD, several mental health concerns, or sometimes side effects of medications. How does the service member find help, especially when he or she is concerned that it might affect their career?
Anonymous
Whether you are visiting Fort Hamilton for the weekend, on PCS, or calling it home for the next few years, there are a variety of activities and places to visit in the Brooklyn neighborhood. The trouble will be deciding what to do first. Home to over 2.5 million people, Brooklyn is a cultural epicenter. And because of this diversity, Brooklyn has many interesting things to offer.
During a recent career coaching session with a fellow named Charles, an Army major who was about to retire, I asked him what he would really like to do in his civilian career. He replied that figuring out the answer to that question was his biggest stumbling block.
That is not uncommon for people in his situation, so I asked him the same question, but in a different way. I said, “OK, forget about the titles and instead just give me the elements or characteristics of what you would be good at and what would make you happy.”
He smiled and said, “That’s easy, Tom. I want to control my own destiny. Sink or swim on my own merits. Call my own shots. Get my hands dirty. Work hard, and get paid for it. Be home most nights for dinner and not have to relocate.”
I asked, “Charles, have you thought about going into business for yourself?”
“The Three C’s” is a common phrase often heard in the home-buying process. Standing for credit, capacity, and collateral, these rules have stood the test of time when buying or selling a home. Here’s what they mean:
Mission: Milspouse is a
501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
EIN Number: 88-1604492
hello@missionmilspouse.org
P.O. Box 641341
El Paso, TX 79904