Now we can’t use money as an excuse for not joining the gym!

As of 01OCT08,  families who do not live near a military installation will still have access to family programs and support services through a Defense Department initiative with the Armed Services YMCA.

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The Senate recently passed a a defense bill that would permit $612.5 billion in spending for national security programs. The measure also includes a 3.9 percent pay increase for military personnel, half a percentage more than President Bush requested. You can view the proposed 2009 military pay charts here.

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Happy birthday to the greatest Navy in the world!

We salute you for for 233 years of excellence, honor, and service!

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Miss Patriotic!

Click here to order!

Show your patriotic spirit and your sexy side this Halloween!

 5-pc  Uncle Sam Halloween Party Costume includes: Top, Skirt, Bow Tie, Cuffs, and Top Hat.

Support a Military Housewife!

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Don’t forget that this promotion is in addition to the AAFES low price guarantee, no tax, and free shipping online!

Save $10 OFF any one-time order over $100* on www.aafes.com!

Just enter the promotion code 8146spouse6 during online check out process.

*Offer valid 1 Oct - 15 Nov 2008. Excludes gift cards, gift certificates, phone cards, extended service plans, special orders, computers, iPods, MCSS items, select Bose items, Dell site, Hewlett Packard site, Microtel site, Game Zone site and online Mall purchases; offer available for one discount per sponsor and cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer.

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Take advantage of the benefits of shopping at your local post or base exchange.

Many people don’t realize that the Exchange stores offer a price matching program, which also includes “warehouse club” prices.  Be sure to check sales flyers to compare prices. Review the newspaper advertisements and your catalogs to stay informed about varying prices at different stores.   Last year, we saved hundreds of dollars  at our Exchange during the holiday season using the price matching program.

On average, a  customer at the BX/PX/NEX saves 17 to 20 percent more on purchases 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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Is the trip to the commissary really worth it?

You bet it is!

Did you know that, on average, shopping at DeCA saves over 30%*!?!?

Single: $1,029
Married Couple: $1,885
Married w/ 1 child: $2,309
Married w/ 2 children: $2,957

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There are many and varied forms of support programs available to military families. Most of these services are available at the click of a mouse. I’ve spent a lot of time researching them and have narrowed the vast pool of resources down to the 10 most comprehensive and helpful.

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