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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.
Renee has evacuated to get her family to a safer area.
If you have to evacuate, are you ready?
This is what you need to created an emergency preparedness plan.
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August 31 to September 7, 2008 is designated Armed Forces Voters Week.!
The purpose of this week is to encourage all service members and their families to register to vote and request an absentee ballot, if needed. Commanders and Voting Assistance Officers (VAOs) will motivate and encourage all eligible citizens to participate in the remaining state primaries and vote in the November 4, 2008 general election.
Activities scheduled during this week include voting programs explaining the procedures to register and how to obtain an absentee ballot from your jurisdiction of voting residence. Simple, step-by-step instructions on how and where to register to vote can be found on the Federal Voting Assistance Program website .
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School Liaison Transition Services provides a variety of programmatic strategies and resources that the to help “level the playing field” for transitioning military students, prepare school and installation to respond confidently to the complexities of transitions, and provide Families the assurance that their children’s academic well being is a priority.
The mission of the School Liaison Officer is to provide military commanders with the support necessary to coordinate and advise military parents of school-aged children on educational issues and needs and to assist in solving education-related problems. The goals of the program are to identify barriers to academic success and develop solutions; promote parental involvement in their children’s education; develop and coordinate army partnerships in education; provide parent’s with the tools they need to overcome obstacles to education that stem from the military lifestyle; and to promote and educate local communities and schools regarding the needs of military children.
ARMY: The Army has a School Liaison Officer at every major installation. To find a School Liaison Officer on a specific installation call the Family Service Center (FSC), click here.
USMC:Currently, the Marines have only one full-time School Liaison Officer. Depending on the installation, the Marines may have a person who coordinates with local schools as part of their job. Try contacting the Family Service Center (FSC) on a specific installation to question whether or not there is an individual who liaisons with schools surrounding that installation. Click here for a directory.
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Happy Housewife Crystal shows off her handsome Airman, SRA Lance Jeans. Lance has been in the Air Force for 6 years and he just re-enlisted for another 6. Crystal and Lance both hail from Texas. They have been married one year and live in Grand Forks, North Dakota on the AFB.
Check out other “Hot Men in Uniform” here!
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Last week, Military Spouse magazine (MSM) announced that it is now accepting nominations for its 2009 Military Spouse of the Year (MSOY) award, sponsored by USAA. The MSOY honoree represents the millions of military spouses who are unsung heroes maintaining the homefront, giving back selflessly to their communities, and providing support to our nation’s troops.
In recognition of their countless contributions, MSM will honor one exemplary military spouse from each service branch and also select one overall winner. The 2009 MSOY will be announced and honored nationally in the June issue of Military Spouse magazine and at the second annual MSOY Awards Ceremony to be held during the week of May 4, 2009 in Washington, DC, in conjunction with National Military Spouse Appreciation Week. The winner will make additional public appearances, write a monthly column to appear in Military Spouse magazine, and maintain a blog during his/her reign, which will last through May 2010.
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I’ve been toying with the notion of starting a quarterly book club under the Military Wives* section of HHC for some time now. I recently threw the idea out in the forums and received some enthusiastic feedback. So, let’s give it whirl!
Our first reading will be Army Wives: The Unwritten Code of Military Marriage by Tanya Biank.
A lot of us have been following Lifetime TV’s smash hit Army Wives and discussing the drama in the forums. I thought it would great to start with the book that inspired the series.
Perhaps, we can gain some insight into the show’s characters if we read about the people who inspired them.
I want to keep the book club simple, informal, and fun.
Are you interested? I hope so! Here is what you need to do to join in:
- If you haven’t registered with Happy Housewives Club yet, join here.
- Once registered, log on to the forums and sign-up under September Military Wives Book Club in the Military Wives section on the boards.
- Buy or borrow a copy of the book
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Back to School Book Covers
This simple craft project is a great way for your military children to show their patriotic pride at school.
MATERIALS:
1/2 yard of cotton fabric per book cover.
There are many and varied patriotic and military prints availabe at fabric stores. Our local Walmart also has a nice selection. I plan to make some for my boys using digital camo and Army logo prints. The customizing options are endless!
1 package of Heat n’ Bond Vinyl
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA) is a national organization representing school districts that serve high concentrations of military children. The organization works to provide a continuum of quality education for all military children. Formed in 1986, MISA works on funding, legislation, partnerships and programs for military families on the move.
Education is an important quality of life program for military families. MISA partners with the Department of Defense Educational Opportunities Directorate, National Military Family Association, and military leaders to ensure that all military children are afforded a quality education. In addition MISA works with local school districts and commanders to highlight best practices and partnerships that can further meet the needs of military families.
If you have an educational issue or concern that you would like to address with a MISA representative, call 1-800-291-MISA (6472) or visit there website here.
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Back to school shopping shouldn’t break your bank!
Be sure to check sales flyers to compare prices. Review newspaper advertisements and catalogs to stay informed about varying prices at different stores.
Take advantage of the benefits of shopping at your local post or base exchange.
The exchange stores offer a price matching program, which includes “warehouse club” prices. On average, an exchange customer saves 17 to 20 percent more on purhases over civilian retailers. That savings does not factor in the exclusion of sales tax! Also, unlike the commissary, there is no surcharge on exchange purchases.
However, if you don’t have access to an exchange or prefer to shop off post/base, remember that your military ID can save you a lot of money. There are many and varied discounts available to military personnel and their families.
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Student On-line Achievement Resources (SOAR) in an innovative program that makes it easy for parents to play an active role in their children’s education. SOAR is designed for military families, and is easily accessible worldwide.
Parents can register their children through SOARS and are provided with educational resources, access to their children’s student account and program tutorials. Students take an assessment aligned to state standards, and SOAR directs them to individualized tutorials to improve skills where needed. Parents can monitor their children’s progress from anywhere, and are provided with resource materials.
Learn more here.
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