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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!  

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. 

Our Managing Editor is a Blue Star Museum junkie!  She's been to tons of them in Illinois, Minnesota, Colorado, Virginia, California and more ... read about some of her fave visits over the years! 

Respondents in this year's Military Families Lifestyle Survey felt among other things that increased availability of mental health services was important. More on this subject from a military spouse brave enough to share her journey. 

Our recent military families lifestyle survey found 68% of spouses reported that being a military spouse had a negative impact on their ability to pursue a career. Stacy Swearengen, the owner of Portable Career Planning has a few ways to overcome this!  (this is part ONE of a two part series) 

There are opportunities and then there are chances of a lifetime. The Notebook Mentoring Program is the chance of a lifetime.  Read how to apply! 

What does validation feel like?  How about a hug from the First Lady?  I'd say so. One military family tells about their recent experience at The White House..

BSF just loves to highlight our newest team members!  We want to introduce you to Nathalie O'Shea, who joined our family as a volunteer and has moved on up as well as Jenny Felsen and Melissa Parent.

What are the top issues that affect military families? And are their silver linings after 12 years of war?  You bet. Read on>>>

The fourth consecutive survey detailed the many challenges faced by military families after more than twelve years of continuous war.