My husband has been a ROTC cadre member for nine school years now. He’s been an instructor at the MSI and MSII levels. He’s been the ROO (recruiting officer). He’s worked with private schools and state schools. Despite what he might think, I actually listen when he comes home and talks about work. This is… read more »
Bureaucracy Sucks
2011
You know another school year has started when there’s a dent in my wall the shape and size of my head. The forms. Ugh the forms. This year, most of them are online. Some are not. The allergist had to fill out the asthma and allergy forms for my 5th grader’s asthma and lactose intolerance and red… read more »
Practical PCSing Tips
2011
It’s that time of year again. It’s time for the onslaught of neighbors. A week earlier than usual, they’re already starting to make me want my extra week of peace and quiet back. Today I’m offering some PCSing tips to help you make a better impression on your new neighbors. 1. Be aware of your… read more »
Military News Roundup – June 19, 2011
2011
-First you have Adm. Mullen saying that troop pay cuts and health care premium increases are on the table in these troubled budgeting times. -Then Mullen says what a great beginning to the veteran support initiative. Read the article. I find it to be totally contradictory to the cutting troop pay rhetoric. Mullen will have… read more »
Civilian Disconnect
2011
I still have this book review to write, but I’m stuck. I’ve been reading bits and pieces of this book, called Kaboom, where it doesn’t talk about missions in Iraq. I started with the first chapter since that still takes place while Mr. Matt Gallagher is still in college, and not yet commissioned as a… read more »
Armed Forces Day Events 2011
2011
This year for Armed Forces Day, we skipped the Army Heritage Center since we did that last year, and went to City Island in Harrisburg to see what the PA Guard had set up. They did not disappoint. They Heritage Center is a cool experience with the reenactors doing a living history type of event,… read more »
Get the Brain Surgeon Ready
2011
Today, there was a plot against my health. My kids and the military health system are determined to see who can give me an aneurysm first. Between allergies and the full moon this week, my kids have been hopped up higher than the Energizer bunny tweaking on meth. Cue my husband coming home from work…. read more »
Does EFMP Really Work?
2011
I guess we’re about to find out. My husband will be teaching through the school year. His orders go just a bit beyond that, but really, they’ll want to get someone new in and get them on the ball before the fall semester starts. It’s January. The kids graduate in May. I know that’s five… read more »
It’s Official
2010
1 in 88 military kids is diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Officially, on paper, we now have two. Aaron will now be able to get the speech and sensory therapy he needs so that he even has a chance at being successful in a school setting. Now for all the Army paperwork, and to still… read more »
Tricare for “Gray Area” Retirees
2010
Congress has passed legislation that “Gray Area” retirees may purchase Tricare coverage called Tricare Retired Reserve. This means that Reserve Component retirees not yet 60 years of age could potentially have Tricare health care coverage. That is if they can afford to pay $388.31 for 2010, $408.01 for 2011, and $976. 41 for 2010, $1,020.60… read more »
