Jan
10
Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)
January 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) is a bonus for reenlisting. The amounts change annually and are published in a list the military puts out, usually the rates (jobs) that are the hardest to keep filled or is going to become ‘light’ because of enlistment fulfillment or retirements.
The amounts vary depending on the need of the military [...]
Dec
20
Understanding Military Deployment
December 20, 2009 | 1 Comment
Photo Credit: Yiping Lim
Deployment in the military sucks. It sucks for the service member or sailor getting deployed and the family left behind. It is near impossible to set up a rendezvous with a spouse/service member based on port calls considering military security restricts the release of the important details like dates and locations.
But the [...]
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
3
He’s Deployed and I’m Pregnant!
December 3, 2009 | 1 Comment
Photo Credit: Cesar Cabrera
It is a real possibility that your husband could be deployed during the pregnancy, which can be difficult for everyone involved. Military OneSource offers resources and support during deployments and can be reached at either www.militaryonesource.com or 1-800-984-8523. Fleet and Family Services on base can also offer support during deployment, as can [...]
Dec
3
Maternity – For the Service Member
December 3, 2009 | 1 Comment
This is a trying time for your wife, try to be understanding of her situation. She dealing with fluctuating hormones, morning sickness, swollen ankles, and any of the other possible side effects of pregnancy. Not only that, she is also facing the possibility of having to move or deal with a deployment on top of [...]
Dec
3
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 [...]
Dec
3
The Role of an Ombudsman
December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Navy wants to ensure as good a quality of life for its members and their dependents a possible. The Ombudsman Program is one of the many steps they have taken to that end.
The Ombudsmen act as a channel for both communication and resources. One of their primary roles is to help families find the [...]
Dec
3
Becoming an Ombudsman
December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Navy Ombudsmen are spouses of service members within the command and are appointed by the CO of that command. Being a Navy Ombudsman is a volunteer position. They do not pull a salary and receive no special favors for their role at their command.
Since it is possible for an Ombudsman to incur expenses carrying out [...]
Dec
3
Navy Ombudsman Program
December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The word Ombudsman means a designated internal mediator whose duty within the organization is to assist with conflict resolution and improve efficiency.
The United States Navy’s Ombudsman Program was implemented in 1970. The purpose of the Ombudsman Program is to make sure that the lines of communication between the command and the family members of service [...]
Dec
3
Jargon, Political Correctness and Other Nonsense
December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Being ‘married to the military’ has its ups and downs. One thing that proves to be irritating is the constant use of jargon and abbreviations. Trust me, I have been there and sometimes it’s like they’re talking in a different language completely.
To help you decipher, we have made a list of common jargon and abbreviations [...]
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