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Are you getting ready for a military move?

Check out PCS AMERICA for relocation information for over 200 US military installations and their local communities linked into one Network, plus nearly 100 Overseas installations!

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USAF
- Official Site of the US Air Force - Here, you will find every “official” aspect of Air Force life, and your husband’s career.
- Air Force 101 - This site is an easy to read information site that gives you the USAF mission, history, humanitarian operations and much more!
- Air Force Acronyms - Learn what all the "code words" mean!
- Air Force Rank Structure - How do you tell them apartand what are their different responsibilities? Get more information here!
- Air Force Protocol – Be Prepared, Not Scared - Have questions on etiquette & protocol, find out here!
Army
- Can you speak soldier? - Learn how to decode the shop talk here!
- Learn how the Army is organized & structured - Are you still trying to figure out the difference between a company, battalion, and brigade? This comprehensive site will provide all that information and more!
- Army Protocol- There are many symbols and insignias in the Army. Learn your ranks here!
- Army Family Team Building - Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Army, and more.
- Learn about the rich history of the Army!
Marines
- Ooh-rah! A USMC mom has decoded “Marine Speak” for us. Learn the acronyms, expressions, and common terms. Click here
- Do you know your Marine history?
- The Marine Corps as part of the Department of the Navy
- Who’s who? Learn to recognize you’re the Marines ranks.
- A few good men … what it means to be a Marine
- Marine Corp Family Team Building - An invaluable program and available at all major installations by Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS).
Coast Guard

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Navy
- Guide to Navy ranks and insignias >>
- The Navy language is a salty one. Learn your nautical terms and phrases here >>
- Who is your Ombudsman?
  Check out the Navy Fleet and Family Support Center Program. Learn about family support and service programs.
Good news! You can now access your Tricare Online (TOL)! Check out TOL for all your healthcare management issues. You can schedule appointments online, use pharmacy tools, check medications, learn about medical benefits, and research general health information.

$531.4 billion DOD budget approved

This past week, the House Armed Services Committee approved H.R. 5658, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. H.R. 5658 authorizes $531.4 billion in budget authority for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DoE). The bill also authorizes a 3.9 percent across-the-board pay raise for all uniformed personnel, in addition to $70 billion to support ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan during fiscal year 2009.

Source: www.Military.com

Please show support for this bill by contacting your elected officials here.

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$531.4 billion DOD budget approved