The Military Wallet » Military Life http://themilitarywallet.com Personal finance for military, veterans, and their families Tue, 15 May 2012 04:36:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Military Spouse Appreciation Day – Honoring Military Spouses http://themilitarywallet.com/military-spouse-appreciation-day/ http://themilitarywallet.com/military-spouse-appreciation-day/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 15:54:15 +0000 Ryan Guina http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=2624

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The military way of life can be difficult on everyone in the family - for the servicemember, his or her spouse, and their child(ren). Everyone knows how hard it can be on service members - always being on call, long deployments in dangerous situations, and always putting the military first, often ahead of family and [...]


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The military way of life can be difficult on everyone in the family - for the servicemember, his or her spouse, and their child(ren). Everyone knows how hard it can be on service members - always being on call, long deployments in dangerous situations, and always putting the military first, often ahead of family and personal interests. But being a military dependent is no easy tak either. Spouses and children ...

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Have you ever thought about joining the US Military? If the answer is yes, then read on. These benefits of joining the military may be enough to persuade you to take the leap. If you have n't considered joining the military, then treat this article as a primer for some of the benefits which may [...]


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Have you ever thought about joining the US Military? If the answer is yes, then read on. These benefits of joining the military may be enough to persuade you to take the leap. If you have n't considered joining the military, then treat this article as a primer for some of the benefits which may be available to you if you decide to take that next step. And the benefits ...

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]]> http://themilitarywallet.com/reasons-to-join-the-military/feed/ 1 The Music Will Go On… Thoughts on Military Bands and Budget Cuts http://themilitarywallet.com/military-bands-closing-down-budget-cuts/ http://themilitarywallet.com/military-bands-closing-down-budget-cuts/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:01:11 +0000 Ryan Guina http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=2260

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The military has a variety of special duty assignments and jobs which fall under the radar. Some of them are assignments many service members aren't even aware of. I had the pleasure of serving in one such duty assignment while I was in the USAF. In 2002 I toured with a group called Tops In [...]


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The military has a variety of special duty assignments and jobs which fall under the radar. Some of them are assignments many service members aren't even aware of. I had the pleasure of serving in one such duty assignment while I was in the USAF. In 2002 I toured with a group called Tops In Blue, which is an Air Force entertainment group which travels around the world putting on ...

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Military records, medals, awards, and decorations are an important part of a veteran's service record, and are often cherished by veterans and family members. But service records are also essential for establishing eligibility for certain veterans benefits programs. The most frequently requested document form the National Archives is the DD Form 214, proof of military [...]


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Military records, medals, awards, and decorations are an important part of a veteran's service record, and are often cherished by veterans and family members. But service records are also essential for establishing eligibility for certain veterans benefits programs. The most frequently requested document form the National Archives is the DD Form 214, proof of military service. This is one of the most valuable documents you will ever own, as it ...

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]]> http://themilitarywallet.com/replace-lost-military-service-records/feed/ 1 Replacing Lost Military Medals and Decorations http://themilitarywallet.com/replace-military-medals-awards-decorations/ http://themilitarywallet.com/replace-military-medals-awards-decorations/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:27:46 +0000 Ryan Guina http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=1912

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The military recognizes that military medals are often a cherished part of family history and makes replacement medals, decorations, and awards available to veterans or their next of kin if the veteran is no longer living or able to make the request on his or her own behalf. Requests for replacement medals, decorations, and awards [...]


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The military recognizes that military medals are often a cherished part of family history and makes replacement medals, decorations, and awards available to veterans or their next of kin if the veteran is no longer living or able to make the request on his or her own behalf. Requests for replacement medals, decorations, and awards should be made to the veteran's respective branch of service, with the exception of Army ...

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]]> http://themilitarywallet.com/replace-military-medals-awards-decorations/feed/ 4 How to Get a Military ID Card http://themilitarywallet.com/how-to-get-a-military-id-card/ http://themilitarywallet.com/how-to-get-a-military-id-card/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:08:56 +0000 Ryan Guina http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=663

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A military ID card or dependent ID is a valuable card which can unlock a variety of valuable benefits, such as health care through TRICARE, education benefits, and access base facilities, including the commissary, base exchange, rec centers and other support agencies. Unfortunately, getting a military ID card isn't always as easy as waltzing onto [...]


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A military ID card or dependent ID is a valuable card which can unlock a variety of valuable benefits, such as health care through TRICARE, education benefits, and access base facilities, including the commissary, base exchange, rec centers and other support agencies. Unfortunately, getting a military ID card isn't always as easy as waltzing onto your local military installation and requesting one. In fact, only certain individuals are eligible to receive ...

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]]> http://themilitarywallet.com/how-to-get-a-military-id-card/feed/ 13 National Guard – My Life http://themilitarywallet.com/national-guard-my-life/ http://themilitarywallet.com/national-guard-my-life/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:37:04 +0000 Ryan Guina http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=1375

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The National guard recently created a new online game called My Life. The idea is to show how our decisions now can have a huge impact in our employment and financial opportunities - and it all starts when we are young. For example, this game starts with the assumption that you are a recent high [...]


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The National guard recently created a new online game called My Life. The idea is to show how our decisions now can have a huge impact in our employment and financial opportunities - and it all starts when we are young. For example, this game starts with the assumption that you are a recent high school graduate and you are facing important life decisions such as going to school, getting ...

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]]> http://themilitarywallet.com/national-guard-my-life/feed/ 0 Where Were You? Remembering September 11th http://themilitarywallet.com/where-were-you-september-11th/ http://themilitarywallet.com/where-were-you-september-11th/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:01:54 +0000 Ryan Guina http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=1346

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It's hard to believe that 10 years have passed since terrorists attacked America on September 11, 2001. But at the same time, the after effects of those events continue to be felt today, making it hard to remember what life was like before those terror attacks shook the world. Like Pearl Harbor, the assassination of [...]


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It's hard to believe that 10 years have passed since terrorists attacked America on September 11, 2001. But at the same time, the after effects of those events continue to be felt today, making it hard to remember what life was like before those terror attacks shook the world. Like Pearl Harbor, the assassination of JFK, or the Challenger incident, the terrorist attacks of September 11th are one of those tragic ...

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]]> http://themilitarywallet.com/where-were-you-september-11th/feed/ 0 Veterans United Connect: Connecting Our Heroes! http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-united-connect-connecting-our-heroes/ http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-united-connect-connecting-our-heroes/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:25:25 +0000 Guest http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=1181

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Military life has historically revolved around soldiers forming strong bonds with the men and women they served with; however, through frequent relocations, many service members lose touch with the close friends made along the way. One unique Facebook application has been designed to close the gap and bring veterans and service members together on a [...]


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Military life has historically revolved around soldiers forming strong bonds with the men and women they served with; however, through frequent relocations, many service members lose touch with the close friends made along the way. One unique Facebook application has been designed to close the gap and bring veterans and service members together on a single platform. The free app, called Veterans United Connect, lets military members and families find and ...

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]]> http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-united-connect-connecting-our-heroes/feed/ 1 The National Guard Experience http://themilitarywallet.com/the-national-guard-experience/ http://themilitarywallet.com/the-national-guard-experience/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:22:27 +0000 Ryan Guina http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=754

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If you have ever wondered what the National Guard does, then you should take a few minutes to look at their new online tool from Epic, which allows you to create a custom music video set to footage from National Guard experiences. Create a Custom National Guard Experience Music Video: 1. Choose a theme for [...]


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If you have ever wondered what the National Guard does, then you should take a few minutes to look at their new online tool from Epic, which allows you to create a custom music video set to footage from National Guard experiences. Create a Custom National Guard Experience Music Video: 1. Choose a theme for your video: The National Guard remix gives you 3 choices for the theme of your Erpic video - ...

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