While the traditional way to honor July 4th is with grilled meat, good times, and legally blowing things up without having to trek to the nearest live fire range, there’s really no wrong way to celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s independence. But a great part of this holiday that everybody can probably agree on […]
Military Life
Operation Camp: How You Can Help Send Military Kids to Camp This Summer
Going to camp is a rite of passage for many children. Between game nights, bonfires, and team building activities, camp is not only a fun and enriching experience–it’s an opportunity for kids to establish a sense of independence and resilience. Military children in particular benefit greatly from attending camp. Challenges Faced by Military Children As […]
Top 12 Tips to Prepare You for ETS & Civilian Life
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, […]
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 […]