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MILITARY LIFE  

I'm a U.S. Marine. I love to serve and I can't think of a better way I could have spent the last 6 years but I'm sick of hearing that we are papmpered and get to much by people who have never served.

Being in the military is much different than being a "civilian." Civilians can give up their jobs anytime they want to. Civilians get to choose when they want to move and where they want to go. Military people get none of these choices.

Books for wives of service members.

A military wife is unique, strong, brave and selfless. She serves her country by supporting her husband.

Military Brats often get a bad rap, but it is not fair. These children are more than special, they are wonderful.

Life in the military: What has deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan done to my son?

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.

Military families are faced with challenges others aren't due to obligations, but sometimes the decisions we have to make ourselves are just as difficult.

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

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.

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.

Numerous military veterans have found franchised businesses, such as Verlo Mattress Factory Stores, suited to match their skills, and some exceptional programs are in place to enable veterans to pursue business ownership.

These are the comments of a retired USAF Lt. Colonel and his experience with young people in the military and how to survive military boot camp.

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.

Christmas is special this year because my cousin Dennis will be home with us. More important he will spend Christmas with his wife, daughter and son this year. He missed the first two years of his son's life.

Being active duty military, mother, and wife, its a hard balance between the three to make everybody happy.

An overview of ways to make friends within the military community.

Ways to manage your fixed military income and save a little.

A look into the life of a National Guard member.

How a military family handles deployments, real life, real story.

Millions of irreplacable, sensitive military records were destroyed in this 1973 fire.

Reviews of helpful books for the military wife.

Where does presidential hopeful Senator John McCain stand on reinstating the military draft?

The military is classifying home schooled applicants in the Tier I category after several studies show that these candidates are just as likely to do well as their public school peers.

Military families are not charity cases, although many people seem to think they are. The opinion of an Army spouce.

The following is an interview with a United States Army Specialist that recounts his time spent in Iraq.

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

There is a sense of fear spreading throughout the American People. With the situation in Iraq growing consistently worse, and the increasing recognition of open hostility from neighboring countries, many have begun to hypothesize a coming military Draft.

This article reviews several of the top military summer camps.

Deciding to join the military can be a very difficult decision for someone to make. Especially with all the turmoil that the world is facing day in and day out.

This article examines attraction discounts offered to military personnel. It also discusses where to stay to save even more money as opposed to a traditional hotel.

All high school students have the same questions. How do I get into college? How do I prepare myself for the rigors of college? It can seem like a daunting task, especially if the college you happen to want to attend is a military academy. However...

A humorous A-Z look at the big changes involved with the addition of a baby. Specifically for new Military Dads.

The advancement of women's journalism in society including mass media and journalism. This paper desscribes Peggy Hull, one woman's passion for journalism and trials and tribulations as a war correspondent throughout her life.

The sound of the moving van provokes an insight into the hidden sacrifices of the military family.

I had the opportunity to talk with Donna Musil and her co-director online for a story I was working on for my newspaper when I was invited to come see their newest film "BRATS: Our Journey Home" at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum.

This informative article is about serving my country in the United States Army.

helpful books for wives of deployed or deploying servicemembers

I have been married to an Army Man for over 10 years now, and lived 6 of those years as an Army Wife.

Tips I have learned over the last few years.

One well spoken recruiter, from any branch, could paint a pretty picture in anyone's mind.

Being separated from your spouse is never easy, even if you have been through a deployment before.

Few would argue that real knowledge of war is a powerful tool for peace. Because legions have died, we owe it to them and to ourselves to understand who they were, what they fought for and what, if anything, has been gained.

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.

Military photojournalists - whether shooting stills for a base newspaper or video for a local television newscast - also serve a great need in today's military by covering and providing what is termed "command information".

The life of African American Soldiers during the Civil War was brutal. Life as a soldier during the Battle of Gettysburg was very demanding.

Through poking fun at society's most sacred topics, such as sex, religion, and war, Monty Python's The Meaning of Life coveys the message that people take life far too seriously and make it too complicated.

A young man without school motivation needs time to grow, and joining the military is a viable choice. Parents must be supportive and yet allow the child to make this important life decision. This article is a guide to issues in the military decision.

Cardio Boot Camp may be the boost your workout needs. The Cardio Boot Camp workout is a fast-paced military style interval training class that takes you outdoors. Many claim Cardio Boot Camps are the best form of exercise and bring the quickest results.