Introduction The military community is made up of all kinds of people. Plus a fair amount of animals. If you’re reading this, chances are your military family includes a dog or two. From big woofers to little yippers, the canines of military families are always there when their humans need a fuzzy cuddle, a good […]
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Adopting a Military Dog: Helping You Cope With The Stress Of Moving
Introduction According to mental health research, having a pet as a part of your family can help reduce stress, anxiety, decrease loneliness, and can provide unconditional love and companionship. So there’s no question that having a dog is great for your mental health and a wonderful way to ease the strain of big difficult events […]
Military Taxes: In-Depth Guide & Helpful Links to File (2020 Edition)
Introduction The ongoing COVID-19 crisis may have pushed the due date back, but taxes are just as certain in 2020 as they are any other year. With July 15th being the delayed filing deadline, the belated tax season is fast approaching. And as it does many of you, particularly you who are filing for the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
AHRN Annual Rundown – 2019
With 2019 in our collective metaphorical rearview mirror, we hope you’re all looking forward to 2020 and its promises as much as we are. But before this year really gets rolling, let’s take a look back on some of AHRN’s tip-top highlights of the last one in our first ever annual rundown. We had some […]
5 Great Gifts for Service Members
As the double-digit days of December roll by and we draw ever closer to the ones starting with “2,” people all over the world engage in one of the most important holidays traditions: panicked last minute shopping. Whether its someone you left off your list by accident, someone you didn’t expect to be around for […]
Keep your Pets Safe this Holiday Season!
Few things are more purely delightful in the cold, winter weeks of the holidays than snuggling up with a fluffy, fuzzy loved one. We’re, of course, referring to pets here but if “fluffy” and “fuzzy” accurately describe a human loved one then by all means, snuggle up. But as far as pets are concerned, we […]