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5 Ways to Stay Present Through a PCS, and Beyond By SpouseLink.Org “No matter where you go, there you are.” So true on so many levels. Just likethe members ofalmost every Military Family, guest blogger and MilSpouse Laurie Borrett can relate. She has returned to SpouseLink to share with us her tips, wisdom and inspiration for making a military PCSfrom here to there… and staying in the moment every mile of the way. Read her thoughts and advicebelow. In a rare quiet moment, I allowed myself to sink into reflection. The warm soapy water at my feet swirling towards the drain, the window lazily fo... read more

Minorities in the Civil War Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend Weekend commemorates 155 years since Battle of the Ironclads On Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5, 2017 , The Mariners’ Museum and Park will commemorate the Civil War Battle that changed modern naval history forever. The Battle of Hampton Roads, when the Union ironclad USS Monitor fought the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia to a draw, proved the supremacy of iron to wood. One hundred and fifty-five years later, the Museum remembers the Battle with a weekend full of family-friendly activities, living history encampments, special events,... read more

U.S. Army expands the Call to Active Duty Program for Guard and Reserve members By Lt. Col. Janet Herrick | U.S. Army Human Resources Command FORT KNOX, Ky. - The most recent Regular Army Call to Active Duty program is expanded for commissioned officers and warrant officers this year. The program allows Army Reserve and National Guard members in select grades and specialties to go on active duty. "The Army looks to retain the talent, skills and experience of quality officers who are fit, resilient and ready to serve America's Army," said Brig. Gen. Joseph R. Calloway, director, Officer Person... read more

2017 Evening Under the Stars Joint Military Spouse Appreciation Presented by JBLE Military & Family Readiness Wednesday, 10 May 2017; 5:00PM - 8:00PM Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr. Hampton, VA OPEN TO ALL DOD ID CARDHOLDERS ONLY No Children Please! For more information call 757.764.3990 Military Spouses, you don't want to miss this event. There will be amazing vendors, giveaways and tons of fun. It is a really special night where military spouses can come together for a fun night. It is a night to celebrate and honor our fellow military spouses. Hope you can make it! Please... read more

ByNaval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support Office of Corporate Communications, Navy.mil SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Navy Household Goods (HHG) global team announced Feb. 8 Sailors should expect a compressed timeline for planning and scheduling military moves through the end of the Continuing Resolution (CR) for fiscal year 2017. As a result, once Sailors are in receipt of orders from their detailers, they should submit those orders to the HHG website within 72 hours to initiate the HHG shipment process. The website for submitting orders is www.navsup.navy.mil/household . The consequen... read more