Jan
27
United Through Reading Program: Not Just For Kids
January 27, 2010 | 1 Comment
Somehow the Navy seemed surprised when it told the ship population about the United through Reading Program they were starting. Who wouldn’t want to partake after being told that they could schedule a ten minute to 45 minute time slot to talk into a video camera, which is then recorded straight to DVD and send [...]
Jan
26
Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP)
January 26, 2010 | 1 Comment
This program helps spouses transferring to new duty stations specifically but could help even if you are not transferring soon. Their services range from getting a job to keeping a job. Most jobs offered are at the local Fleet & Family Support Centers, though they do résumé reviews and job coaching. Services are available [...]
Jan
25
Truth About Communication Options While Deployed
January 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Email – Email is a more reliable source of communication. It is to the point where an email can be sent almost everyday. It is important to know that emails are auto-scanned for information like dates and ports, or anything in general about specific information.
It is also important to recognize that all attachments are scanned, [...]
Jan
25
Relocation Assistance Program (RAP)
January 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) helps families relocating, already relocated, or preparing to relocate to acclimate to their new duty station. This is very helpful information and they have standard packets that they send out sort of like ‘welcome wagon’ kits. This program is run through the Navy’s Fleet & Family Support Program.
Dec
28
Coverage and Care for Newborn Baby
December 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Your newborn’s TRICARE coverage is separate from yours. As long as one other family member is enrolled in TRICARE Prime, your baby will automatically receive TRICARE Prime coverage for the first 60 days (120 days if overseas) after birth. This will cover all newborn care in the hospital as well as the initial well-baby check [...]
Dec
15
Stationed Overseas & Pregnant
December 15, 2009 | 1 Comment
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If you are stationed overseas while you are pregnant, you may be able to see a military OB at the MTF or you may have to see a host nation civilian OB. A TRICARE service representative can give you the most up to date list of host nation doctors. Choosing a host nation [...]
Dec
14
Military Moms & WIC
December 14, 2009 | 3 Comments
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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a program that is set up to help provide women with resources for a healthy diet during pregnancy and after the baby is born. Benefits are provided to the mother until the baby is six months old, unless the mother is breastfeeding in which case benefits [...]
Dec
11
VA Home Loan Benefits
December 11, 2009 | 8 Comments
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Home loans established by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) are guaranteed to military and prior military, military retirees along with some reserve and national guardsmen. While the loan itself is secured via an actual bank unaffiliated with the VA.
The process of applying for and securing a VA loan means certain requirements [...]
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
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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 [...]
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