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Military Spouse Scholarships Applications Open From The National Military Family Association NMFA awards can be used for a variety of educational and employment pursuits. Scholarship funds on average are $1,000 and can be used towards degrees, certifications, licensure, clinical supervision for mental health licensure, CEUs, business expenses and more! Any spouse eligible to hold a valid military ID is eligible. Applications are now open. Click here to apply! You are eligible to apply for a spouse scholarship if you: are a spouse of a member of the seven Uniformed Services with a valid milita... read more

Looking for a great way to Celebrate the Holiday Season this year with Family and Friends? Visit Kings Dominion WINTERFEST and enjoy beautiful lights, wonderful shows, tasty treats and of course the rides! Kings Dominion has a long history of showing their support of the Military Community and WINTERFEST is no different. Kings Dominion has several military discounted offers available listed below. ABOUT WINTERFEST Select Nights Nov. 23 - Jan. 1 Holiday traditions come to life at Kings Dominion's WinterFest. Friends and families are treated to an ultimate holiday celebration as we magically tr... read more

In honor of Veterans Day, Veterans United Home Loans is rallying to donate as much money as possible to Operation Gratitude in hopes of sending 10,000 care packages to deployed troops. They need your help......Let's do this! The best news, you can help & join the campaign! Here’s how it works: “Like” our Veterans Day post on Facebook and/or Instagram . $1 goes to Operation Gratitude for every “like” the posts get by Thanksgiving. Operation Gratitude will send Care Packages to our Military and Veteran heroes to say "thank you" to all who serve. You spread the word and help Operation Gratitude ... read more

Great opportunity for Military Kids to showcase their artistic ability and enter the annual Armed Services YMCA Art & Essay Contest. 2020 ART & ESSAY CONTEST GUIDELINES & INFORMATION Sponsored by GEICO Military, the annual Armed Services YMCA Art & Essay Contest gives military children the chance to express their thoughts on the military lifestyle. The contest also serves to remind us of the sacrifices our men and women in uniform, and their families, make each day for our country. The topic for this year's essays is My Greatest Success as a Military Child. The topic for this year's art is My... read more

(Image-Military Appreciation Kit available from Military OneSource) In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month,the Department of Defense and Military OneSource want to recognize military families and transitioning veterans, by providing immediate family members and veterans within 365 days from their separation date with a Military Family Appreciation Kit. It'stheir little way to thank you for your service and for making our military stronger. Graba kit while supplies last. Your free kit includes: luggage tag magnet mousepad portable chill drills phone wallet and stand reusable... read more