Great eBook for military spouses who haven’t worked outside the home in awhile!
Do you feel that you are an almost permanent fixture in an at home business? If you’re like some, you forget that “outside” work is a reality for most people. For those people, being prepared for the j-o-b search is important but even the most well equipped people can lose out on a job opportunity because their ability, knowledge or personality don’t shine through at the right time. 100 Job Search Tips from FORTUNE 500 Recruiters, a free download and share ebook, will help readers get an idea of what job recruiters are looking for.
Download and share the 100 Free Job Tips From Fortune 500 Recruiters (9) ebook
They say that “the only thing permanent in life is change,” and as a parent in a military family, you know that’s true. But don’t worry – while change is a part of military life, risky behavior like drugs and alcohol, doesn’t have to be.
Here’s a helpful tool to help keep your child healthy during transition periods.
A child’s teen years are always challenging, but with the addition of deployments and other common stresses of military life, they can be emotionally overwhelming. The National Military Family Association, at www.militaryfamily.org, created this resource with the help of military children to offer insight into military teens’ lives, and give those who care about them helpful tips on minimizing stress and affirming the positive aspects of military life.
Find out what teens say are the best and hardest parts about military
The official Navy website has updated it’s list of Navy commands with Social media pages. Check the list to see if your command is on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr or have a Blog!
Social media is all about collaboration. While we encourage candid conversation and frank exchange of ideas, we request you voice your opinions in a respectful manner. You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided.
Be careful while using these types of communities – remember to not post personal information, group or ship movements or any other information that could lead ‘The Enemy’ to your door (or your spouse’s ship!)
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CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, August 24, 2009
Hope For The WarriorsT announces it is now accepting applications for their bi-annual spouse scholarships that recognize spouses and caregivers of U.S. combat wounded as well as spouses of the fallen, post September 11, 2001. Each scholarship is in the amount of $5,000.
Four awards will be given – The Shannon Maxwell Award, The Bonnie Amos Award, The Karin Dickerson Award and The Robin Kelleher – New Beginnings Award, the last of which is awarded specifically to the spouse of a KIA.
“The purpose of the scholarships is to recognize and reward exceptional spouses and caregivers for their strength and resolve despite adversity and to aid in their continued education at a college or trade school as they assume critical roles in the financial well being of their loved ones,” states Kathi Delay, Hope For The WarriorsT Scholarship Director. “These scholarships are part of our on-going mission to not only assist the wounded service members but their families as well.”
For application and additional eligibility requirements, please visit their website at http://www.hopeforthewarriors.org. Applications must be post marked by midnight of October 13, 2009. Questions may be submitted to Scholarships@hopeforthewarriors.org . Hope For The WarriorsT is a national, non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for U.S. service members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty.
Hope For The WarriorsT is a civilian organization, with 501(c)(3) non-profit status, is not a government agency and is solely supported by the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations in support and appreciation of those who have sacrificed in the name of freedom. Federal Tax Id#20-5182295. Hope For The WarriorsT is a recipient of the Combined Federal Campaign, CFC #27800