Week in Review: Week of January 23 – 29, 2011 (Military News) #MilitaryMon

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MilitaryAvenue.com Resources: Are you having a baby? Whether this is your first child or another addition to your growing family, a new baby changes lives! Here are some resources from MilitaryAvenue.com as you prepare for the arrival of the newest “Military Brat” …

USAA’s iPad Application – Be informed! When we are informed we make better decisions. That is what USAA’s iPad application is all about! I have had the privilege of previewing their banking app for the iPad and I have to say I am mighty impressed. It just suits me. It is clean. It is organized. It makes me feel like I am in control. That is important when it comes to finances!I love the look of the Insurance Policy pages. Like a small library of policies. Pick a book. Open it up. …

Care Package Ideas I really enjoyed a blog post from the DoD’s Family Matters blog and wanted to be sure to share it with you. These are some great ideas for a wife, daughter, sister, friend that is deployed but you can always take the thought and apply it to your loved-one. [Like I’m thinking if I sent my husband curtains and a comforter he would have been more ‘annoyed’ then appreciative… but maybe that’s just my hubs ;)] …

Military Discounts on Facebook We recognize the importance of Social Media at MilitaryAvenue.com. In many ways it is on the same page of Military Life. Always Changing. Flexible. New Directions.We invite you to “Like” our brand-new Military Discounts page on Facebook! Keep abreast of the latest and greatest military discounts. Enjoy the ability to Share discounts with friends in the area. Watch for businesses that support you the military family. …

Military Family Support I’ve been watching the news lately regarding President Obama’s call to support military-families. This support is needed! The military lifestyle affects more than the soldier, sailor, marine, or airman. I am certainly glad to see our leaders acknowledging the family! But, I also feel that government agencies aren’t the only forms, maybe even not the best forms, of support out there.The best support I have found through the years of military-living is from my family, my neighbors, other moms, other military families. People. …

Face of Defense: Soldier Finds Peace Through Music People say it’s not what life throws at you, but how you handle it, that determines your character. For one soldier on the provincial reconstruction team, that’s the story of his life. Army Spc. Diego Medina — one of the 40 infantrymen who make up the Massachusetts Army National Guard’s 3rd Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment – has a lyrical talent that he uses to light his way. …

Obama Announces ‘Unprecedented Commitment’ to Military Families President Barack Obama today unveiled a governmentwide plan to strengthen military family support, offering a glimpse at a few of the new programs and cooperative efforts being launched in the coming months to improve quality of life and well-being for military families. “Today, I’m proud to announce that for the first time ever, supporting the well-being of our military families will be a priority not just for the Department of Defense …

Family Matters Blog: Agencies Join Together to Support Military Families President Barack Obama today announced the findings of a study which identifies an enduring, government-wide approach to enhance the resilience of military families and to help them better navigate the unique aspects of military life by: Enhancing the well-being and psychological health of the military family; Ensuring excellence in military children’s education and their development; Developing career and educational opportunities for military spouses…

White House Unveils New Approach to Military Family Support White House officials released a report today that unveils a new, governmentwide approach to military family support and details a sweeping, interagency effort under way to strengthen families and enhance their well-being and quality of life. President Barack Obama announced the results of a nearly yearlong review of military family support today in a White House ceremony attended by the Defense Department’s top brass, including Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates …

Menu Monday: Italian Meatballs Ah Family! We had a wonderful time visiting my brothers, parents, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews this weekend. We are quite a crew. From the humble beginnings of ‘The Lt and Mrs’ to Grandma, Grandpa, three adult children & spouses, and nine-grandkids. When we get together we rock the house!This weekend’s visit was to meet my brand new nephew and niece. Twins!; born on January 3rd to my youngest brother, his wife and their two older sons. …

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byLeanne KocsisonMonday, January 31, 2011Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestMilitary Life:Popular Articles