While each day is a chance to show your significant other you appreciate them, February 14th is an opportunity to make your someone feel extra special – while doing something fun! What that is can vary greatly, depending on whether you’re working, alone time around kids, it’s just you two, or your love is long […]
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2019 PCS Toolkit : Your Military Move Guide
PCS (Permanent Change of Station) season is on the horizon, which means it’s a great time to start planning ahead. Over the past year, AHRN has gathered information from current military members to ensure a more efficient and smooth sailing PCS season. That being said, we have put together our best PCS Toolkit yet! Whether […]
Top 15 Best Apps For Your PCS Move
Apps Before You Move: 2-3 Months Mint: Moving can be hectic and expenses can quickly add up. It’s important to set a clear budget and stick to it. Mint allows you to create budgets for different aspects of your move and track your spending as you go. Wunderlist: Productivity at its finest! This is the […]
Military Discounts For a Fun Vacation
Summer – the season for fun and vacation — is upon us. If going to amusement parks, museums, and national parks are on your agenda, most offer discounts to active and retired military and their families! Bear in mind, while you’d think you could obtain that savings at the ticket window, many discounts are only […]
Conventional VA Loan Limits Increased for 2019
Each year the Veterans Administration reviews the amount of a mortgage loan it will guarantee, otherwise known as the VA Loan program. The purpose of this annual adjustment is to reflect changing housing costs throughout the country. For 2019, the maximum amount the VA will guarantee to a lender for a conventional loan ranges from […]
Travel Reimbursement Allowances Increase for 2019
Good News! If you travel for official government business (PCS or TDY), the travel cost allowances increased for 2019. Per Diems Per Diem allowances are published by the General Services Administration and are designed to help cover out-of-pocket costs during your PCS or TDY travel. The Per Diem allowance is a daily amount and is […]
2019 BAH Rates
The 2019 BAH rates are now available! On average, the 2019 BAH rates increased +2.55% over 2018. Since rates are specific to zip code, pay grade, and dependent status, the actual BAH rate will vary by these factors. For 2019, the service member cost-sharing percentage increased to 5%, up from 4% in 2018. This cost-sharing […]
Holiday Recipes
Whether you are spending this holiday season with friends or family, good food is part of the celebration. Here are a few holiday recipe ideas for your holiday gatherings! Holiday Cookies Breakfast and Brunch Appetizers However you celebrate the holiday season, delicious food is a excellent reason to spend time with those we care about.
This military husband arranged the best PCS surprise!
5 months of secretly planning A professional design team working round-the-clock for 3 days A completely seamless transition with a touching surprise for the couple Lots of happy tears One surprise reveal of a lifetime! Over dinner with mutual friends this summer, AHRN.com Marketing Executive Lisa Klinkhammer met Eddie and Laura Hutchinson. When the talk […]
Veterans Day Discounts Any Day of the Year!
Below are some of AHRN.com’s favorite savings that can be found any day of the year. Military members and their families may not realize that hundreds of chain retailers, restaurants and entertainment companies graciously honor veterans, active duty service members and their families every single day by offering military specials and discounts year-round. Many of your favorite […]