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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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If you’re a mother that has a child serving in the military, check out Blue Star Mothers for support and information.

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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.

Educational Support for Transitional Military Kids

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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