In a now-famous blog post from 2014, journalist Steve Cichon compared a Radio Shack ad from 1991 to the then-current iPhone. The difference was stark. Of the 15 items in the ad, 13 had effectively disappeared, all of them replaced by the singular smartphone. The technology landscape embodied in 1991 was unrecognizable by 2014 — and vice versa. 1991 was also the year of the Gulf War. Looking at the defense platforms fielded that year compared to 2014 — or 2024, for that matter — shows a very different story.
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Building an emergency fund might seem like the last thing to add to your to-do list, but having one is essential for military families. Besides the fact that you lose money on every PCS, there are always going to be unpredictable events, up-in-the-air plans, and those random moments when you need some extra cash – quick. The truth of the matter is that plenty of mil spouses make mistakes with creating and maintaining their emergency funds and don’t even know it. Let’s break down seven costly mistakes and how you can avoid them.
Think you know all there is about military benefits? Think again! While you may have the basics down, a whole world of extra perks is waiting to be discovered. From education and career advancements to financial boosts and unique travel opportunities, these benefits can make your military life smoother and more rewarding.
Boost Your Education and Career
Did you know the My Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) can provide up to $4,000 for your education? It’s not just for beginners; even experienced spouses can use this to get certifications or licenses in fields like healthcare or IT.
A soldier is in custody in Hawaii after his six-month pregnant wife went missing earlier this month, Army officials said.
“An individual has been placed into military custody in the Mischa Johnson missing person case. Mischa Johnson’s husband, Private First Class Dewayne Arthur Johnson II, is currently in military pretrial confinement in Hawaii,” 25h Infantry Division officials said in a statement.
While Dewayne Arthur Johnson is in pretrial confinement, he has not been charged yet, Army officials told Task & Purpose.
Moving to a new duty station—especially overseas—can be equal parts exciting and daunting. Shipping or selling cars, managing kids’ emotions (and your own!) in empty houses, researching new schools, relocating pets, painful phone calls with SatoTravel, selling a house or finding tenants, and scouting housing sight unseen at your next duty station all add up to a logistical nightmare. The lag time between receiving verbal orders and the hard copy orders that allow you to finally act can be particularly frustrating.
The Navy may have to consider moving many of its EA-18G Growlers from their oceanside Washington base to one in the California desert because of the “ear-splitting” noise that residents say the jets make passing over nearby neighborhoods.
A Federal judge ordered the Navy to consider whether it may need to move at least some of the more than 100 attack jets stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, which is the home to 14 Growler squadrons and the schoolhouse for the plane’s pilots.
One of the great things about living on base or around a military installation is the amenities and services offered to service members, veterans and military families. Many of these are a great resource and helpful ways to enjoy your installation while also saving some money on activities.
There are many great reasons why having on-base amenities can help our military community. From enhancing the quality of life, supporting well-being and promoting social interaction, these can be beneficial aspects to having these amenities close by.