Archive for July, 2010

Organizing For Your Next Permanent Change of Station

July 30th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Military Life

I have three easy ways to stay organized during any move. Refer to these tips during your next perminent change in station.

Top Military News Headlines | July 30, 2010

July 30th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Military News

July is now the deadliest month of the Afghan War for US. Afghan war spending comes under scrutiny.

Parenting with PTSD: An Example of Recovery

July 29th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Military Life

Few people would say that parenthood is easy. However, it is even more difficult when you are a parent with PTSD. I know firsthand just how difficult being a parent with PTSD is and have my angry daughters to prove it.

Top Military News Headlines | July 29, 2010

July 29th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Military News

According to US military official, leaks pose security concern for Afghans working with the US. And, the body of the second missing sailor was recovered in Afghanistan.

PTSD: Is your soldier suffering?

July 28th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Military Life

Once your soldier has returned from deployment, you may be very eager to get into a routine. But what if your soldier is not? Do they seem more distant, angry, stressed or are they avoiding conversation? The excitement of homecoming can blind our reality, and in many cases spouses will either ignore the signs or just not know how to handle the situation.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is becoming more common today with soldiers returning from single or multiple deployments. PTSD is a very severe anxiety disorder that if left untreated can have devastating consequences for the soldier as well as their families. So how do you know when your soldier needs medical attention?

A Look At The New VA Benefit Legislation

July 28th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Veteran Benefits

In May of this year Secretary Shinseki sent a letter to Congress asking that his draft legislation be considered and enacted. We decided to break down this proposed legislation. Hopefully it may help some of our veterans out there better understand how to take advantage of their benefits should the bill pass.

Top Military News Headlines | July 28, 2010

July 28th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Military News

Congress passes a 33 billion dollar war-fund increase. And, the Pentagon focuses on main suspect in Afghanistan leak.

WikiLeaks: Game Changing?

July 27th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Military News

On Sunday morning more than 91,000 pages of classified military documents were leaked to the whistle-blowing website www.wikileaks.org. Only time will tell what effect the leak will have on our troops and American civilians’ opinions of the nine year war.

Top Military News Headlines | July 27, 2010

July 27th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Military News

US braces for impact of leaked war disclosures. And, the body of a missing sailor was found dead in Afghanistan officials confirm Tuesday.

Ask a Military Spouse!

July 26th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Community

Angela Caban compiles your emails and answers your most pressing military related questions. She is a dedicated writer and advocate for the military life, as she shares her many military life experiences and advice with her readers weekly.

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