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Military Medical Treatment Facility – MTF
December 24, 2009 | 1 Comment
MTF stands for Military Medical Treatment Facility
Dec
21
Liberty
December 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Liberty – absence of enlisted from the ship or command for less that 06 hours for purpose of rest and recreation which is not charged as leave
Dec
9
AMCROSS Messages
December 9, 2009 | 5 Comments
AMCROSS stands for American Red Cross and an AMCROSS message is a message sent by the Red Cross on behalf of the family members of deployed active duty service members. When a situation arises that needs the immediate attention or notification of a deployed service member, the Red Cross can contact the service member’s command, [...]
Dec
8
No Wrath as that of a Military Spouse Scorned
December 8, 2009 | 3 Comments
Photo Credit: Brian Scott
There is incredible power in the hands of the military spouse. Assuming you are a civilian, you get to dance around the laws of the military and go straight to the source of any problem and tell them what for.
And while some situations it is important to use sugar as opposed to [...]
Dec
7
Moving During Pregnancy
December 7, 2009 | 1 Comment
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This is a common occurrence for military wives. If your service member’s tour ends while you are pregnant, you will move to a new command according to the timeline laid out in the new orders. If you know that you will be moving during the pregnancy, let your obstetrician know at your first [...]
Dec
5
How to Dress for Every Occassion
December 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment
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When attending any sort of military ceremony it is important to preplan your outfit for the company you will be surrounded by. Typically, if you would wear it to a job interview or if Jackie Kennedy would have worn it, you are safe. If it qualifies as club wear then it is probably [...]
Dec
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Maternity Classes and Support
December 4, 2009 | 1 Comment
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Both Fleet and Family Services and the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society offer a variety of free classes. If you are seeing a civilian doctor, they may also provide classes, but the cost for these can vary and are is covered by TRICARE. Contact your base’s Fleet and Family Services office to [...]
Dec
3
Military Exchange and Military Commissary
December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Exchange:
The Exchange, called a PX in Army lingo, is the store for general items not found in a grocery store. This would include house wares, clothing, jewelry, shoes, etc.
The great benefit of the Exchange is that it is a tax free store. While many people assume that the Exchange is run by the military, [...]
Dec
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Living Near Ailing Family Members
December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
As a military spouse you will meet people who will have seen the most horrible hardships a person could deal with. War is a horrible thing when it comes to family matters. There are times when lives are lost and it can be difficult not just for the family but also for friends and even [...]
Dec
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Contacting an Ombudsman
December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
A command’s Ombudsman can be a valuable resource when moving to a new command. Each Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) has an Ombudsman Coordinator who maintains a roster of all the Ombudsmen associated with that command.
Contacting the Ombudsman coordinator is a good way to get the contact information for the Ombudsman that will be [...]
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