Introduction Anybody who spends even a few years of their life with the military will have to move at least once. Whether it’s from your entry level training post to your first duty station or a short-term trip for the umpteenth training course taken after decades in uniform, the armed forces will require you to […]
VA Home Loan: A Comprehensive Guide for Veterans and Active Duty
Introduction There are plenty of great military benefits for active duty, reserves, and veterans alike, but there’s only one that can directly help you achieve your dream of owning a home — a VA Home loan. At AHRN we are dedicated to helping all military personnel connect with their fellow military community with trusted housing […]
VA IRRRL Loan: Everything You Need to Know
At first glance, a VA Loan looks like a fairly straightforward benefit to claim and take advantage of. And for a standard loan, that’s pretty much true. After all, the main point of this benefit is to help veterans purchase their dream homes with confidence and ease. But there are some specific circumstances and types […]
How To Care For Pets Exposed To COVID-19
As the spread of COVID-19 limits the time families spend outside, people are increasingly desperate to stockpile everything they need to stay home. When stocking up on such supplies, don’t forget about your pets! Luckily, you can order prescription medications, heartworm preventatives, or flea and tick medicine online from the comfort of your couch Online […]
Make the Most of Your Partial PPM
Avoid the sore back of a full DITY move but keep the essentials available with a partial PPM. AHRN.com has put together what you need to know to make the most of your partial DITY move! Eight months after I married my husband, I found myself facing a mid-deployment local move across town. I think […]
Fostering Military Pets: What You Need To Know
Caring for our furry friends and family members is some of the most rewarding hard work a person can do. Anybody that thinks otherwise has probably never known the joys of a big, ol’ doggie nuzzle or rubbing a purring kitty’s tummy. Trust us, it’s the best. And if you’re the kind of person who’s […]
How to Take Online Classes With Your GI Bill
Few military benefits available to veterans and their families are as beneficial and easy to use as the GI Bill. Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your post-military career with a degree or expand your horizons with some higher learning, it’s an amazing program. That said, the time commitment it takes to earn a two or […]
The Best Work From Home Jobs for Military Spouses
Staying employed while married to someone on active duty is not easy. After all, it’s hard to keep a job in any one place when you PCS every few years. And lots of military bases across all branches are in remote or rural areas with limited employment opportunities to begin with. Moreover, with lengthy deployments […]
2020 Spring Cleaning Guide: An Easier PCS
The calendar says March – which means spring is on the way despite much of the country dealing with winter weather. If you’re trapped inside waiting for it to warm up you have the perfect opportunity to plan your spring cleaning and get a jump start on an easier PCS. Cleaning ahead of a PCS […]
Get to Know These Amazing Non-Profits Helping Dogs
When we use a phrase like “military family,” it refers to every member of our community. To include the furry ones. Because dogs are big, wonderful parts of so many military households. And, as with the human members of your family, the complications of life in the armed forces can make it hard to adequately […]