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MILITARY RETIREMENT  

Becoming a military spouse can be a wonderful, yet anxiety-inducing, experience. Being a spouse of a member of the military requires its own set of guidelines that largely differ from the civilian worlds' spouses.

Active duty members who retire from the military will face considerable hurdles that need to be overcome in order to make the adjustment to the civilian way of life. But what challenges do military spouses have to face when their spouse retires from the military?

When an active duty member re-enlists in the military, they are making a decision that will not only impact their life, but also the life of their spouse. Read on to find out more about how military re-enlistment affects military spouses

Call me cynical, call me what you want but please don't throw me into the unfortunate and generalized stereotype of being a dependent or a military spouse.

Part I of this series introduced some of the features of the TAP class. This article will expound on that theme

This is a research paper written for WGU. It concerns arming the army spouse with tools to help their marriage life be successful in the military atmostphere.

Unless you are in the military or married to someone who is, Air Force jargon will sound like a foreign language! Here are a few common expressions and acronyms used along with their definitions

One of the most recognizable differences between the United States Army versus the U.S. Air Force lies in the defensive capability of each branch's airpower. The Army is often an overlooked provider of its own large set of defensive aircraft.

Military spouses can do much to alleviate the stress of their spouse's approaching retirement. When the time comes, there will be a lot of changes and these can seem overwhelming if handled alone

Some military spouses complain about everything. Choose not to be one of them!

Military spouses are not compensated for the damage it does to have their spouse be transferred overseas for a year, yet they do a lot of work. Most people know being a military spouse is like having a full-time job, but are not paid for their work.

The life of the military spouse brings with it a unique set of challenges and responsibilities. Add the fact that many military spouses are not born and raised in America and you have a whole new set of issues to cope with when you move to America

In a previous article we looked at how military spouses can be supportive prior ti their spouse's retirement from the military. This article will offer advice on how to show support following military retirement

A different perspective on how it is being a military spouse.

Former military spouses may assume that the termination of their marriage also means the end of all the military benefits they enjoyed while they were married. But that is not always the case

Everyone raises their flags of support for the Military Family and the Active Duty Members that fight and sacrifice everyday for our country. What about the spouses being impacted by so much outdated legislation that needs updating to help them.

this editorial focuses on the struggle that military wives face finding a job to suppliment the income shortfall of their servicemember spouses. It pertains mainly to families that include an active duty service member, non military spouse and children.

Military spouses can become so absorbed in their spouse's life and career field that they fail to develop their own identity. What really makes up a military spouse?

How I handled preparing for my husband's first military deployment.

Terminal leave applies after the Permissive TDY, which allows retiring military personnel to start their house hunting, is up. But how can retiring military personnel make good use of their terminal leave?

Description of the entitlements of military spouses.

Thoughts on being a military spouse, being married "to" the military.

Being the spouse of a member of the military is one of the hardest jobs a person can have. You do not have a say or choice in the changes your life will go through.

There is no denying that divorce tears families apart. But what about if you are in the military? How will your divorce affect your children's benefits?

Being a military spouse changes everything. Building a circle of new friends is very important, especially when your spouse gets deployed.

Many military spouses do not think twice before mentioning to friends and acquaintances that their spouse is in the military. But are there ever any occasions when it would be best to keep quiet about what your spouse does for a living?

Reviews of helpful books for the military wife.

Military girlfriends are proud and love their men. They simply want to be respected and considered when it comes to certain aspects of military life.

Some spouses of newly retired military members think that they are being helpful following their spouse's retirement, but they can at times be holding them back from what they really want to do

Whether a new military retiree knows it or not, they are already experts at networking. But retirement can shake their certainty and self-confidence in the ability to find a new job. That's where networking can help

Article offers tips on how to have a successful military marriage.

A military wife gives her own point of view of common questions and comments made while her husband was deployed in Iraq.

There hasn't been a peep about the gaming industry in regards to the War in Iraq. But the gaming industry and the United States Army have been working together for the last several years.

Being in the military is one of the toughest jobs there is. But being a military spouse is quite hard in itself.

It seems that more and more lately I have been hearing a lot of offensive comments about military wives.

While some might look at the military community and see a microcosm of the civilian world, military marriages are faced with unique problems that aren't always on the finer side of the barbed-wire fence.

Key Spouses work closely with the unit their spouse is assigned to and they provide information to military families, particularly during military deployments. But what if you do not want them to call you each week?

Much like the five stages of grief experienced when you or a loved one is dying, a spouse will experience these same five stages of grief when his/her spouse is preparing to deploy to Iraq or Afghanistan for the first time and even subsequent times.

Shopping on a US Air Force base is different to shopping in the local community. There are certain privileges that are accorded to active duty and retired personnel and their families that are not available to civilians.

Driving on a military installation is not the same as driving elsewhere, as some driving rules are different. If you are new to driving on a US Air Force Base, then you will need to educate yourself on the new rules of the road

In late September, the perennial hit game show Jeopardy will help the US Air Force mark its 60th anniversary with video clues taped during a USO trip by host Alex Trebeck to Japan.

In an earlier article, we looked at some of the advantages of living on a US Air Force Base. But in this article, we will look at some of the disadvantages of living on base

Tightened security levels at US Air Force bases means that anyone who wants to get onto an Air Force Base, who is not in possession of a military ID card, will require sponsorship by a friend or relative

The Air Force Reserve's 302d Airlift Wing, operating out of Peterson Air Force Base, CO., has been flying fire retardant drop missions combating wildland fires in both northern and southern California. We inteview personnel involved in this mission.

he purpose of this paper is to establish whether or not the use of Dextroamphetamine as a stimulant by pilots in the U.S. Air Force is a risk to a pilot's health and decision making abilities.

While still in high school I talked to a recruiter and got extremely lucky, he was honest. Later in basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas I found out just how honest he was.

Some past history and present information about whiteman Air Force Base.

Discusses why U. S. Air Force fleets are wearing down.

The Indian Air Force will participate in the US Air Force's Red Flag 2008

What's wrong with showing a little skin or even having the guts to pose nude in Playboy? Well according to the United States Air Force if you are still on active duty it's a definite no-no.

The Air Force Thunderbirds, flying F-16 Fighting Falcons, will highlight Air Show 2008 at Scott Air Force Base near Belleville, Illinois, September 20th and 21st, 2008, one of only 88 such Thunderbirds demonstrations this year.

According to a statement released by the U.S. Air Force, three special agents were killed in Balad, Iraq. The incident happened in the line of duty. The agents names were...

The US Air Force released details of a mock-up test run of loading a new 30,000 bomb aimed at taking out underground and cave emplacements

I went through this a million years ago. It's still the same today. There are some things you can do to survive basic training in the Air Force.

If you are in Colorado anytime as a tourist, one special place to visit is the Air Force Academy, just a little north of Colorado Springs. With sleek modern architecture, a monumental scale and dramatic setting, the Air Force Academy is truly a national monument.

Both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force have approved new uniforms for the troops.

The first in what will (hopefully) be a series of articles and tips letting you know what the realities of Air Force life are and exactly what to expect, so that you may be better informed before you make a decision.

The U.S. Air Force plans a day off following a minor nuclear error that shouldn't in any way freak anyone out.

Operations in Afghanistan.

AAFES should be a great outlet for soldiers. Unfortunately, AAFES has not evolved with the times. They continue to solicit to active duty, retired and reserve soldiers, yet they refuse to adapt.

Non-lethal weapons such as high-power microwave devices should be used on American citizens in crowd-control situations before being used on the battlefield, the Air Force secretary said Tuesday.

As reported by the U.S. Air Force, a 20 year old was rescued by the 36th Rescue Flight. The individual had been hiking when the incident occurred around 20 miles south of Missoula, Montana.

Are you a military member looking for a relaxing or adventurous tropical vacation to an island of Hawaii? Bellows Air Force Station is one of the military's best kept secrets.

If you are thinking about joining the military and not sure which branch to choose, take my experiences from the Air Force and let them help you make an informed decision.

The U.S. Air Force is facing another stand down of air craft. The concern this time focuses on all F-15 A through D model Strike Eagles of the Pacific Air Force (PACAF). Air Force General Paul Hester ordered the stand down.

On May 11, 1958, the United States Air Force accidentally dropped an atomic bomb on American citizens...

Military personnel live on base if they are single and they can choose to live on base if they have dependent family members. There are many advantages to living on base; this article will explore some of them

Then he reminded me of the sacrifices of those who have gone on before us. There were brave men and women in the past generations who understood that anything worth having is worth sacrificing for.

Over the course of nearly 18 years, I have earned a few more stripes. Each one has brought a little of that excitement like the first one.

How a raw engineer boy is turned into a grownup soldier

If you are about to marry your active duty sweetheart or you are a military spouse, you will already have some idea of rank among military spouses. Here's how to avoid getting caught up in it

A somber yet beautiful place to visit and reflect.

In this second installment, we explore the concept of separating out the chaff - or, properly evaluating your sources of information about enlistment with a critical eye

Occasionally someone who's really a player on the global scene links to me. When that happens, the house rocks!

With 19 featured performers, the Dayton Air Show offer two full days of action-packed excitement. Ithe Dayton Air Show is a far cry from the air shows my grandfather took me to as a young child in rural New England.

Job interviews are always a nerve racking experience however well prepared you are to answer questions and pose your own. But should you mention to a prospective employer that you are a military spouse?

Located next to Ellsworth Air Force Base, the South Dakota Air and Space Museum offers displays of fighter aircraft, a B-1 bomber, and the first stratospheric air balloon launch in the US.

Many military spouses let it slip that their spouse is in the military and then before they know it, people are lining up with a shopping list of items that they would like purchased for them from the local military installation

Military spouses who plan to enter the workforce for the first time in years may find it a challenge to compile a resume that will present the right impression to prospective employers

Military spouses are entitled to receive free medical care at their local military installation or elsewhere while their active duty spouse is alive. But what happens if they are widowed?

Military personnel soon learn where they fit into the military chain of command and will defer to rank accordingly. But what about military spouses? Do they also have to defer to military rank?

Being a military wife, I can give you my biased outlook on the war, Iraq and saying goodbye to the love of my life.

1 in 2 marriages in the United States will end in divorce, which is an alarming statistic for all who enter marriage. With the added pressure that the military expects from its personnel, it is not surprising that many who divorce are military couples

If you have a double-barrelled name, you are bound to come across difficulties at some point in your life whether that is at the DMV, while visiting the dentist or getting a military dependent ID card

Transitioning from civilian to military life can be tough, not only for servicemembers, but also for us spouses. Here's your Basic Training/ Secret Weapon for navigating through the strange (and often confusing) military world.

There will be excitement in the air in Rockford, Illinois

Troops in Iraq and New Orleans seem to be doing both peacetime and wartime duty. But the 129th Rescue Wing of the California Air National Guard has been doing just that for decades.

After flying over the skies of the Detroit area since 1971, the C-130 Hercules plane is being relocated by the Air Force

A new telephone scam is targeting uninformed and vulnerable military spouses using a low down approach to gather personal information.

If you are a military spouse, having your husband or wife far away for the holidays can be depressing. Try these suggestions to assist you in being able to endure the difficulties.

The entire month of May is National Military Appreciation Month. The Friday before Mother's Day is Military Spouses Day. In 2007, that means that the celebration is on May 11.

Are you a military spouse? If so, you may want to think twice before watching Lifetime's television series Army Wives.

Retirement from the military means a complete life change. The following are some visible changes that come about when an active duty member retires that signals the beginning of the civilian life once again

You can support the families of military service members that are engaged in Iraq or Afghanistan. Please watch over and help anyone you may know that is sacrificing for our nation. Better yet, send them a small gift or greeting - it's easy.