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 […]
Military Life
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Find Unpublished Military Travel Rates as Low as 60% Off
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? Studies […]
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 […]
Coping with a PCS Surprise
As much as we plan, every move seems to produce the unexpected and we find ourselves coping with a PCS surprise. There is an incredible amount of work that goes into preparing for a PCS. We attend briefs, knock out Transportation self-counseling, map out trip routes to a new duty station and more. Despite our […]
6 Tips for Downsizing To a Smaller Home
If your PCS means downsizing to a smaller home, here are 6 ways to get comfortable with less space. As military families, we learn how to make any house a home. We appreciate flexible furniture that we might use in the living room in one house and a bedroom in the next. Storage spaces become […]
2016 Election & Impact on Military Families
With the election a month away, how do you measure the impact of each candidate’s policies on your career & family? In recent years the military, along with strategies to support it, have become a hot button political issue on both sides of the aisle. From local representatives to the presidential race, 2016 election candidates […]