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June 17, 2013

Faces of America’s Volunteers: Paulette Gilliam

Posted 10:59AM on June 17 2013 by Michelle Vaughn | User Comments (0) Tags: Operation honor corps

How about some good news to start off your Monday morning! Read about one woman's crusade to bring basic necessities to our front line service members. 

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June 13, 2013

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Posted 13:25PM on June 13 2013 by Shelley Kimball | User Comments (1) Categories: Blue Star Museums, Guest Contributor | Tags: Blue star museums, Shelley kimball, Vizcaya museum and gardens

Blue Star Museums is an opportunity for milfams to experience the past, present and future!  Shelley Kimball, one of our amazing Chapter Directors, organized an event at a historic home in Florida and tells us about it here. >>>

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June 11, 2013

Let's Talk

Posted 06:21AM on June 11 2013 by Liz Snell | User Comments (0) Categories: Suicide Prevention, Liz Snell | Tags: Depression, Liz snell, Mental health

Ever feel like your friends are talking 'around' a subject because of you? Liz Snell has some advice for you ... 

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June 10, 2013

When disaster approaches ...

Posted 06:08AM on June 10 2013 by Jen Hatzung | User Comments (2) Tags: Disaster preparation

Our social media guru endured her first East Coast Hurricane season and is here to share a few tips about how to prep! 

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June 06, 2013

Blue Star Museums: Tohono Chul Gardens

Posted 10:59AM on June 06 2013 by Meredith Galloway | User Comments (3) Categories: Guest Contributor | Tags: Blue star museums, Meredith galloway, Tucson chul gardens

The desert is hot, hot, hot but it can also be surprisingly beautiful and full of flowers.  Our guest blogger, Meredith Galloway, takes you on a journey through the Tucson Chul Gardens, a participating Blue Star Museum. 

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June 05, 2013

USAA commits to hiring milspouses!

Posted 11:04AM on June 05 2013 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (7) Categories: USAA | Tags: Joining forces, Military spouse employment, Military spouses, Usaa

They like you, they really like you!  Our friends at USAA want spouses and veterans to know they are hiring ... find out how! 

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June 04, 2013

Read Across America Campaign Contest Winners!

Posted 13:55PM on June 04 2013 by Janet McIntosh | User Comments (1) Categories: Books on Bases | Tags: Books on bases, Read across america

Winner, winner chicken dinner!  Or in the case of the Read Across America Campaign Contest, Toys R Us gift cards.  Read on to see who won! 

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June 03, 2013

How did BSF honor military spouses this year?

Let me count the ways ... and let me say THANK YOU to all the folks who helped make this Military Spouse Appreciation Day the best ever!  

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May 31, 2013

Does it Pay to Buy an Extended Car Warranty?

Posted 08:11AM on May 31 2013 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (3) Categories: USAA | Tags: Extended warranty, Military families, Vehicle purchase

The haggling is over, the deal is done and then ... the car salesman has one more burning question.  Do you want the extended warranty? What do you say?  Let the financial experts help you out. 

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May 30, 2013

Warrior to Cyber Warrior (W2CW©)

Posted 10:45AM on May 30 2013 by Molly Blake | User Comments (3) Categories: Guest Contributor | Tags: Military employment, Warrior to cyber warrior

One of the primary challenges our nation faces is the availability of a trained cyber security workforce – people who understand and support the need for national security and are prepared to enter the battlefield of the future. Find out how you can join this growing field. 

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