Week in Review: Week of January 2 – 8 (Military News) #MilitaryMon

Popular Articles for the week of January 2nd through 8th on

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The Military Family Should Be the Next “TIME Person of the Year” The Military Family is a Hero group! Self sacrifice is their first name and we come in all sizes and shapes! There is not a more diverse group of Americans who serve their country. …

Have You Been “Cutting Out Coupons” for Your Bank Services? The beginning of a New Year is always a time of financial considerations for the military family! We have traveled to family Christmas and other celebrations, purchased presents and just received our bank statements for December. …

Face of Defense: Soldier Prepares for Recording Contract The origin of Army Spc. Brian Stowe’s military career isn’t much different from other soldiers’ stories. Stowe, of Elkmont, Ala., joined the Army in June 2008 and attended basic and advanced individual training as a human resources specialist at Fort Jackson, S.C. …

Face of Defense: Army Driver Keeps on Trucking Army Spc. Martin Jackson, a native of Clinton, S.C., looks particularly at ease behind the wheel of his mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle as he drives in convoys for the provincial reconstruction team here …

Advance Pay for a PCS If you have PCS orders you can receive advance pay and allowances with commander’s approval. These include advances on basic pay and Basic Allowance for Housing. Up to three months of basic pay at either the old or new duty station can help with out-of-pocket expenses, not typical of day-to-day military living. …

Clumping It is Sunday. I got up this morning in time to say good-bye to hubs. I got dressed. Sipped some coffee. Made breakfast for the boys. Nursed the baby. Then we headed out the door! Time for church. One of my favorite activities of the week. …

Military Discount on your Truck or Trailer Rental Receive a Military Discount on your Truck or Trailer Rental from Penske! Click here to make your reservations today.

Navy Program Puts ‘FOCUS’ on Military Families Navy program is equipping service members and their families with the skills they need to weather the psychological and physical challenges bred by a decade of war. …

MilitaryAvenue’s Moving Checklist A move isn’t complete without a checklist! It certainly is less stressful with one. Click on a link to take you to the appropriate timeframe and then skim the other lists to make sure you are on track for a great move …

Getting Ready to Say “See you soon” Goodbye … Love You … I’ll miss you … See you soon! All words I will be uttering tomorrow morning. Hubs is off to Virginia for some military training. …

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byLeanne KocsisonMonday, January 10, 2011Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestMilitary Life:Popular Articles