One of the most common issues as a military spouse is one’s career. Frequent moves make it difficult, if not impossible, to gain seniority in a company, let alone build camaraderie with coworkers or bosses. Other employers may even (illegally) avoid hiring milspos because they know they are only in a town for a certain amount of time.
One way many military spouses get around this is by working remotely. Post-COVID, it’s a practice that has become more accessible and acceptable worldwide. It can also be a great way for an employee to remain with a company, even after they PCS.
Author: Michael
The U.S. Army sent paratroopers, radar platoons and at least one M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System to a tiny island off of Alaska this week, in a sudden show of force projection following recent Russian and Chinese fly bys.
Troops with the 11th Airborne Division, as well as the the 1st and 3rd Multi Domain Task Forces, deployed to Shemya Island, part of the Aleutian Islands, on Sept. 12.
The Air Force, as well as the Alaska Air National Guards’ 176th Wing, ferried the troops and equipment to Shemya Island.
You know you’re moving… but you’re not sure where or when.
Are there still things to do this far in advance, despite not knowing the details? Yes! Even without orders in hand, you can still prepare for an upcoming PCS!
Declutter, declutter, declutter
You’ve heard it before: purge all the things! If you don’t have hard orders yet, just start decluttering. After all, whatever is in the home will be packed and moved to a new one. So try to really evaluate the things you need and the things that could get purged.
Decluttering tips:
Start with small spaces.
The U.S. Navy unit that took out 9/11 mastermind Osama Bin Laden is preparing for its next covert mission as reported by the Financial Times on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The commandos of Seal Team 6 are training for the potential invasion of Taiwan by Chinese forces, according to sources familiar with the team’s operations.
U.S. officials maintain that an invasion by China is “neither imminent nor inevitable.” However, the United States apparently isn’t taking any chances as the Chinese People’s Liberation Army rapidly ramps up its military technology, and the U.
Juan Antonio “Chi-Chi” Rodgriguez made many distinct marks on professional golf, one of which was being the most successful golfer from Puerto Rico and the second was his humor. He was a showman through and through with his “sword dance” after he would hammer a golf ball down the fairway or sink a key putt. He made time for the younger generation with the Youth Foundation, which works with 600 kids from low-income and/or broken homes to local courses so they can play and develop as golfers.
Few experiences in life are as transformative as becoming a parent. Suddenly your life isn’t entirely your own, as you navigate what it means to be fully responsible for not only for keeping a tiny baby alive but also for raising them to be a good human.
For women, there’s an added element that our bodies change with pregnancy. As the mom of two young boys, I can report that my hair texture changed, and one (yes, just one) of my feet grew. Added to that was the weight gain and feeling like I wanted to have my body back after gestating a small person for nine months.
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There is so much to see and do in the Midwest. While you can find field after field of corn, there are a lot of things to do and discover in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska. Besides soaking up four distinct seasons, the Midwest has a lot of great things to discover for either a short visit or if your family is stationed there.
Here are 8 things to do while you’re stationed in the Midwest:
1. Learn about the history of aviation
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass tours the National Museum of the U.S.
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