Reading Time: 8 minutesLet’s talk about military care packages for a minute. Sending care packages to deployed military personnel is a simple yet powerful way to show support and appreciation for their service. When soldiers are far from home, they often face long stretches without the comfort of their loved ones, familiar foods, or personal items. A care … Read more
Reading Time: 34 minutesLet’s share some important deployment survival tips. Deployments are a reality for many military families, and they bring their own unique set of challenges. Whether you’re a military spouse, a child of a service member, or a loved one, having someone you care about deployed for months or even longer can feel overwhelming. From managing … Read more
Reading Time: 7 minutesLet’s discuss the top 10 military deployment mistakes. Deployment is tough. There’s no sugarcoating it. Between the long hours, the separation from family, and the constant demands of military life, it’s easy to make a few mistakes along the way. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to repeat the same mistakes others have made. … Read more
Reading Time: 9 minutesIn today’s post, I want to share my military pre-deployment checklist for service members and their families. Let’s keep it real for a minute. If you serve in the military, in any capacity, there is a HIGH likelihood you will deploy at some point. This could include a short three-to-six-month deployment or even a 12 … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn today’s post, I am going to explain a little about an Additional Skill Identifier that is extremely important. This is an ASI for Army Officers and I believe that any unit who “moves” consistently should have at least one officer with this ASI. I speak of the Unit Air Movements Officer. What Is Exactly … Read more
Reading Time: 6 minutesI was recently talking with an old friend of mine and he described to me his time in the Army and stationed in Germany. I asked him what all places he visited when he was on leave, and he told me a few but when I asked about some well-known sites, he said, “I didn’t … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe War in Iraq lasted a long time. There were many deaths on both sides, and it also effected people in other ways emotionally and physically. There is debate after debate on whether we should have invaded Iraq on the pretense of finding weapons of mass destruction. Today’s post is not meant to debate that … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen I look back on what I think were some of the most difficult times while serving in the Army, it wasn’t the hard work or the difficult person I would have to work with or for. No, the most difficult part was being separated from my family. The Army understands that family separation is … Read more
Reading Time: 6 minutesIn today’s post, I’m going to share what I believe are the top 10 units in the Vietnam war. These are American units from all branches of service. The Vietnam war was a long engagement for United States forces who were aiding the South Vietnamese against the North Vietnamese being backed by Communist sources. Vietnam … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are circumstances when separation from the Army is necessary. In many cases, separation is voluntary, but there are also situations of involuntary separation too. We have noticed a large amount of involuntary separations as troops are brought home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Involuntary separation can be from certain issues such as: Failure to achieve … Read more