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Mother’s Memoir Tackles Difficult Subject of Military Suicide

by M:M Command Team | Aug 2, 2020 | Blog, Health & Fitness, Partner Post

My son Kieran, a medic in the Army, took his life on August 28, 2010, only months before he was due to deploy to Afghanistan. It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since his death. Or that this milestone anniversary is taking place during what can only be described as a year unlike any other.

Suicide is often called “the last taboo” and with good reason since it’s one of the few subjects that remain largely off-limits in our society. People know that suicide is a problem and that we need to be talking about it. And yet the very idea of someone taking his or her life leaves many of us feeling deeply uncomfortable. We don’t know what to say, much less what to do.

Is a Resume Writing Business Right for You?

by M:M Command Team | Jul 7, 2020 | Blog, Career & Education, Partner Post

Did you spend a great deal of time during quarantine googling “work from home jobs” or “remote work?” Were you dreading the day you might have to go back to work or worried that you might not be asked to return due to “organizational restructuring?”

If you can relate to any of these, read on…

How to Maintain Your Mental Health During COVID-19

by Retired Expert | Jun 18, 2020 | Blog, Expert, Health & Fitness, Partner Post

Remember the good old days—before anyone had coined the term “social distancing?”

So far, 2020 has been marked by an escalating global crisis fueled by the spread of COVID-19. Now that the United States has joined the list of countries with widespread cases, we’re coping with the tragedy of human loss, the financial impact on our communities and our pocketbooks, and the shared responsibility of slowing the spread of the virus.

5 Finance Tips for Military Families During COVID-19

by M:M Command Team | May 14, 2020 | Blog, Expert, Financial Planning, Partner Post

Editor’s note: This post is sponsored by First Command.

By Mark Steffe, CEO/President of First Command

In this unprecedented time in our country, many of us are taking closer look at our personal finances. A global pandemic is new to us all, but First Command has experience coaching military families through the most volatile times. There’s a tendency at times like this to feel a bit helpless, but there are steps you can take now to organize your financial life and ensure that you are on track for your long-term goals.

Here are some suggestions for how to make the most of the current environment.

Financial Literacy for Kids in 3 Simple Lessons

by M:M Command Team | Feb 28, 2020 | Blog, Financial Planning, Partner Post

As parents, one of the most important things we can do for our children is to build financial literacy. After all, if we’re not careful, time can slip away and our children will enter adulthood with no experience managing their own finances.

Use the following lessons as a guide for teaching your children basic financial principles that will help them as they grow into adulthood.

Ways To Say ‘Thank You For Your Service’

by M:M Command Team | Feb 19, 2020 | Blog, Partner Post

Editor’s note: This sponsored by Basic Invite, a company that has everything you need to say thank you.

“Thank you for your service.”

It’s a common expression used by a civilian as he or she meets a veteran or an active-duty service member. Although the person expressing thanks may not necessarily know you personally, it’s a heartfelt statement for all who have and currently do serve our country. That phrase bridges the gap of awkwardness for most of us who struggle with how to say the right thing. Please feel the sincerity and gratitude that is being expressed, whether it is directed to you or to your service member.

This Veterans Day, Thank a Milspouse

by M:M Command Team | Nov 10, 2019 | Partner Post

A family’s love is the best medicine. That is what my great-uncle Zachary always believed and it’s a phrase I hold near and dear to my heart. Zach Fisher and his wife, Elizabeth, created Fisher House Foundation when they saw the need for our heroes to have family nearby while undergoing medical treatments at VA hospitals and military installations far from home.

Auto Insurance Empowerment

by M:M Command Team | Oct 31, 2019 | Blog, Partner Post

Exciting. Unpredictable. Challenging. Rewarding.

Ah, yes. The life of a milspouse. This lifestyle easily encompasses the above list of words…and then some.

Another word I would add to describe the military spouse life is “educational.” In my ten plus years of loving my infantryman, I have learned a lot, like how to always write important dates or “plans” in pencil. And to never forget to check his uniform pockets for those sneaky ink pens before starting a load of laundry. Oh, and I’ve learned the power of “ish” when it comes to sharing any kind of time hacks about, well, anything.

Study.com: A Military Spouse’s Experience

by Angie Andrews | Aug 6, 2019 | Blog, Experience, Partner Post

There is a story that resurfaces from time to time in my family. The big punchline is that when I was in grade school, sometime around when report cards were issued, I asked my parents what would happen if I got a B. That about sums me up as a student.

I strive to do well, and as I have grown a bit older, I am quite aware that I am motivated by learning.

Recently, I have had the opportunity to do some learning that I feel was particularly eye-opening and valuable as a military spouse.

My opportunity was to use Study.com for some practice tests, and then work through the site using their available study materials related to the practice tests I had chosen.