As an Air Force brat, Jacey Eckhart grew up swearing she would never enter the military or marry anyone who did. Of course, she married the first Navy guy she ever met. Eighteen years later, she and her husband Brad have moved 13 times. Tackled five deployments. Raised three kids. And Jacey has written over 400 columns that encourage, empower and entertain military families everywhere.
Ever wondered why some people make money and others lose out when they relocate to a new duty station? Here's why. Relocation is difficult enough without worrying about money. Yet the average military family loses $800 in the process of moving. Fortunately, the Department of Defense has set up a sweet deal to prevent hardship -- you just have to know what you deserve and where to go.
So you've just moved (again), you've gotten the family settled and, well, it's lonely. It's time to start building a community around you and your family. Where to start?
Whether you're a bride-to-be or a seasoned military wife, it is always a good idea to consider the military lifestyle when buying furniture or household items. After all, these can be high-priced items that will hopefully last a lifetime or longer. There are two things to consider when stocking up your household inventory: frequent moving and the need for storage.
When a unit is given short notice to deploy, many leading military wives desperately cobble together their unit's family readiness group and other networks. Certainly there is no better way to maintain a continuous flow of information from the command to the families, not to mention the incredible benefits for supporting each other during deployments. Here are a few thoughts we've picked up along the way to help community/unit leaders get your spouse clubs established.
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