The million dollar question…are you ready to transition to civilian life? The best thing to PREPARE you for transitioning into the civilian world is to properly and simply PREPARE. Civilian world is very different from the military. It can be completely opposite, and actually may seem meaningless. Just like PCSing, you’d prepare ahead of time, […]
After Your Move
Military Real Estate Agent Partnership Proves Success
Laurie Bartlett partnered with AHRN.com in December of 2018, and within weeks she was connecting with ready-to-move AHRN Military Members in her area. As part of the Certified Real Estate Agent partnership, AHRN automatically generates opted-in leads – seeking local real estate help – directly to the agent in real -time. As Laurie continued to […]
5 Tips to Choose the Right Children School during your PCS
For the military family, education is just one more of many factors that come into play during a PCS. Here are 6 tips to help you choose the right school for your child. The summer of 2013 saw my family’s 6th PCS in 10 years of military service. In one key way it was an entirely […]
Navy: Sailors will pay own renters insurance next year
The U.S. Naval Administration announced in August that sailors will have to pay for their own renters insurance after the new year, if renting from a Public Private Venture, or PPV, partner. “This change will provide equality among all sailors — those renting on the economy and within PPV housing,” said Navy Installations Command Housing […]
Getting Ready to Transition Schools
You just received orders, and your family is moving this summer. Transitioning your children into a new school system can be a challenging process, but if you plan ahead it can go smoothly. First, contact your local School Liaison Officer (SLO). This person is an expert in working with schools to help military children. Their […]
Navigating A Non-Combat Zone Deployment
The non-combat zone deployment is among the most misunderstood aspects of military life. Between at sea rotations, peace keeping missions, and advisor roles, deployment is a more complicated idea that it was in 2004. The evolving role of the military in world events on top of recent political turmoil has made the situation confusing even […]
Find Low Unpublished Military Travel Rates with GVR Travel
Has the cost of travel dampened your holiday spirit? AHRN.com partnered with Government Vacation Rewards to explain how to find military travel rates up to 60% off! Military life’s inevitable separations mean that travel becomes even more important – going home, going somewhere together, or getting away for a break. Why Vacations Are Needed for […]
Military Holiday Etiquette
Navigating the social events this time year can add stress to an already busy time. Keep these 5 military holiday etiquette tips in mind and enjoy the season! 1. Communication There is so much going in November and December: holiday parties, military balls, trips to see family and visitors. It is so very easy for […]
2016 Military Family Gift Guide
Veterans and military spouses have been thriving as entrepreneurs creating some amazing quality products. With the holidays quickly approaching, what better way to check off the names on your nice list than shopping and supporting the veteran and military spouse-owned businesses of our 2016 Military Family Gift Guide. Entrepreneurship is a solid route for veterans […]
Hosting Guests When You Live on Base
Holidays are a wonderful time to welcome family and friends, but how does it work when you’re hosting guests when you live on base? Living behind the gates of your military installation comes with pros & cons. It’s a constantly debated subject in the military community and often comes down to personal preference. During the […]