What You Should Always Know About Your Soldier
To me, this seems like very basic information. However, some questions I have received lately have me wondering how basic it is. The following items are things that you should…
The Difference Between the PX and Commissary
One of the many benefits to Army life (or military life, for that matter) is being able to shop on post at the PX and the Commissary. So what’s the…
How to Renew Your Military ID Card
Here are the necessary procedures to follow to obtain a new identification card: Dependents Must provide their expired ID card and one of the following: * Sponsor present * Power…
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
The UCMJ is military law that governs all members of all branches of the military (Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines) worldwide. The UCMJ was passed by Congress in 1950,…
Military Power of Attorney (POA)
If you’ve been around the military for any time at all, you’ve certainly been told that your soldier needs to have a POA. The Power of Attorney is a legal…
How to Get a Military ID
As an Army wife, your military ID card is one of the most essential documents you will ever have in your possession while your soldier serves in the Army. It…
Army Acronyms and Abbreviations
If there is one thing the Army is full of, it’s acronyms. In order to survive as an Army wife, Army mom or any other Army family member, it will…
Army Uniform Basics
There are many parts to the Army uniform. Some of these can vary according to the unit your soldier is assigned to as well as any additional training he may…
How To Tell Military Time
Welcome to military time! It’s really quite easy once you get the hang of it. And trust me, you’ll need to know it or you’ll never know when your Army…