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Today, I would like to introduce to my blog reader who might have thought about a new career pursuing in 2012,  Alcohol & Drug Counselor might be a good career you should consider too.  The Alcohol and Drug Counseling program prepares you for employment as a Substance Abuse Counselor, a role that fills a growing need in our society. Addiction is a chronic and widespread problem that affects people of all ages and from all walks of life. In fact, one in eight Americans suffers from alcohol or... Read Full Story

Criteria: Ch. 33 benefits transferred to an eligible dependent by a veteran who fits the criteria for Ch. 33 benefits and: Has served at least 6 years (active or reserve/guard) and agrees to serve 4 more years. Has at least 10 years in the Armed Forces and is not allowed (either by DoD or service policy) to reenlist for 4 more years but agrees to serve for the maximum amount of time allowed by that policy or statute. Is or becomes eligible for retirement during the period from August... Read Full Story

I am posting this news for all my blog readers because lots of spouse members I’ve known for years, they fall behind in their payments after graduating one of profit local or online colleges because the economy is hard for them to find jobs. America’s students are in debt, $1 trillion in debt in fact. But while most college graduates struggle to repay loans with less than 10 percent interest, some military personnel are drowning under significantly more expensive loans. Holly Petraeus... Read Full Story

Military Spouse magazine’s fifth annual list of Military Spouse-Friendly Employers. We’re once again putting the spotlight on companies that actively hire military spouses and work to keep them on board through the challenges of deployments and PCS moves. Each year, we seek out the best places for military spouses to find employment, assessing these employers based on many factors. Among the most critical are these: Are they actively recruiting and hiring military spouses? What is... Read Full Story

* For more info about Military Spouse Benefits – Please contact your military base educational specialist. Eight same-sex couples sued the Pentagon, demanding the same medical, survivorship and other benefits as traditional military spouses. Despite the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the plaintiffs say they and their spouses are denied equal “medical and dental benefits, basic housing allowances, travel and transportation allowances, family separation benefits, military ID cards... Read Full Story

For military spouses out there, you can still use your husband’s Post 9/11 GI Bill to pursue your career training. Allows students to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill for - Non-college degree (NCD) programs:   Non-college degree (NCD) programs offered at non-degree granting schools: Pays the actual net costs for in-state tuition and fees or $17,500, whichever is less. Also pays up to $83 per month for books and supplies. On-the-job and apprenticeship training:   Pays a monthly benefit... Read Full Story

I do apologize for the late post for our blog reader, there was VA benefit changes effective back in 8/1/2011 and another VA benefit changes will be effective October, 1 2011 . Upcoming Changes To The Post-9/11 GI-Bill For Veterans and their transferees – simplifies the tuition and fee rates for those attending a public school and creates a national maximum for those enrolled in a private or foreign school Pays all public school in-state tuition and fees; Private and foreign school... Read Full Story

That’s just the way it has to be. Birthdays equal another year of precious life, and that is so important to celebrate. We’re not going to lament the situation or brood about it. Presents are tucked away, cards are hidden, plans for cake and a movie are planted at the top of my noggin’. Mama’s not going to downplay it since daddy’s not here. According to my little girl, this birthday stands out since it’s the “first two-digit birthday that daddy is missing.” I never looked at it that way... Read Full Story

At our first four duty stations, I rarely used the medical services at all. I got pap smears and I think one time I got sick, but that’s about it. I never needed much from our health care system until we started trying to have a baby. And then…boy, did I use my fair share. We were at Fort Bragg for nearly five years, and I had so many dealings with the people in the fertility clinic that we’re all on a first-name basis. We exchanged email addresses before I left, just to keep in touch! We... Read Full Story

There are two particularly sensitive times in the lives of military families when everyone should be harmonious and as loving as possible; pre-deployment and reintegration . With pre-deployment, you’re getting ready to say good-bye to your loved one and you want those last days together to be as wonderful as possible. With reintegration, you’ve made it to the finish line and life is good. Everyone’s on their best behavior during these periods. It’s all Peaches-and-Creme, right? Wrong... Read Full Story