Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of Jan. 17, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
• Move.mil Moves to Military OneSource Website
• 2020 Military Demographics Profile Released
• Five States Added to Military Retirement Tax Free List
• Army National Guard Soldiers Fix Djiboutian Well
• This Week in History
EXPERT BLOGS
From job search advice to disaster relief, our Expert bloggers have something for everyone. We have a whole Brigade of military spouse support resources all on one page. Maybe you are looking for rental advice as you PCS, or maybe you need mental health resources. Perhaps you just need a pep talk from a career expert, or maybe you just want to lace up for the Army 10 Miler and need a plan! Find your Expert and let the resource recon begin. Want to know more about the empowering experts behind-the-screen? All of our Expert profiles are listed on our Band of Blogger page.
Ultramarathons: The Epic Adventure
Sarah has an attraction to the ultramarathons. “I love the unknown of longer races. I love to adventure and explore. Running an ultramarathon is a great excuse to explore nature and participate in an epic adventure. I love the balance required in ultras of staying in the moment (particularly on technical trails) while also thinking to the later stages of the race and making sure you are expending energy and fueling/hydrating in a way that will be sustainable.”
Career Advice: Find a Company You Love
As an active duty military spouse and career coach who works every day with fellow spouses, I’ve seen first-hand the importance of finding a meaningful career and an employer who cares.
What is Emotional Eating? Discerning our Hungers
With the hundreds of different diet plans and “healthy eating tips” about what to eat, and when, and why, it can be difficult to notice what kind of eating is normal and intuitive, and what is emotional eating.
How the USO Supports MilFams This Holiday Season
The USO (United Service Organizations) has been dedicated to supporting service members and their families since 1941. While the USO has stood with military families since its inception, in 2016 it launched a worldwide initiative focusing on programs to strengthen and empower military spouses by connecting them to their social, professional, and community networks. Additionally, in recent years, the USO has bolstered its military family programming, offering a wide-range of options serving the entire military family.
In the Spirit of Giving
Within the traditions we share in this blog post, there are also those Army traditions to support our families and soldiers, especially during the holidays. As we approach the holiday season, celebrating in so many various ways, let’s not forget to reach out to those who may need a little extra support! This could be both on your current installation or in the surrounding community.
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