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The top 10 best military books for kids
Off DutySometimes, it can be hard to explain to your young children what your loved one does in the military, why they have to leave for deployment, or why you have to move – again. Books can be great tools for helping kids understand tough concepts, adjust to military life and make it through deployments. They […]
The Best Gifts For Your Sailor This Holiday Season
NavyIt can be tough to find creative holiday gift ideas for servicemembers. And if your Sailor is going to be on deployment this Christmas, you’ll want to send his or her gift soon. Here are some ideas to consider for this Christmas, for Sailors at home and deployed: Bullet Pens Junior’s Bullet Pens Company makes […]
An Open Letter to my Boyfriend Joining the Military
Off DutyWe get a lot of questions from girlfriends, boyfriends, and fiancées asking for advice about what to write in their first letter to their significant other at boot camp. While there are no rules for writing, remember that your recruit is going to be facing many difficult challenges, and it’s important to stay encouraging and […]
10 Tips for Your Long-Distance Military Relationships
Off DutyChances are, if you’re dating someone in the military, you’ve had to deal with distance. Military relationships can be exciting, but they’re also challenging. Training schedules can be grueling, access to phone or email can be limited, and a relocation or deployment always seems to be just around the corner. But distance can lay the […]
10 Ways To Support Your Recruit In Basic Training
Off DutySending a loved one off to basic training can be difficult. Communication during boot camp is limited, and your recruit may be nervous about what to expect. Family and friends often feel worried, far away or helpless during basic training. But it’s important to remember that your recruit’s decision to serve is one you should […]
