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Reasons to do a PPM/DITY Move

Written By Sydney SmithPosted on Nov 7, 2023CategoriesMoving
Our first experience doing a personally procured move (previously called a do-it-yourself, or DITY, move) was completely unintentional. Somehow, my husband signed us up to move ourselves, and by the time we …
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MilSpouse Life Lessons

Written By Tanecia FavorsPosted on Oct 31, 2023CategoriesMilitary Life
Y’all ever looked at your life and realized it’s totally different from what you imagined it would be as a child? That’s me, with this MilSpouse life. It has taught me things …
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My Career Fair Experience

Written By Posted on Oct 24, 2023CategoriesCareer & Education
I’ve always wanted to be a career woman. Then, I got married in college to an ROTC cadet and the last 10 years have been a military whirlwind. Two kids and five …
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Turnover: Spouse Edition

Written By Kristi StolzenbergPosted on Oct 17, 2023CategoriesMoving
We hear all about “turnover” leading up to a PCS, and we hear all about it on the other side as we’re settling in. In a perfect world, our service members spend …
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Transitions in Military Life Affect the Whole Family

Written By Lizann LightfootPosted on Oct 10, 2023CategoriesMilitary Life
When a service member prepares to go on a deployment, do a PCS move, or transition out of the military, they are required to go through several levels of discussions and counseling …
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Four Things You Need to Know about DCFSA

Written By Posted on Oct 6, 2023CategoriesMilitary LifeMoney
My name is Jennifer Walker and I work with the Defense Department, in the Office of Personnel and Readiness. I am a Marine Corps veteran and a proud mom of three. I …
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