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How Do I Get My Free Military Plastic Surgery?
Have you heard that every military spouse gets one free plastic surgery while her husband serves? Here's the real scoop.
What Are the Military Vasectomy Rules?
We've heard they have vasectomy rules for who can get one based on age, number of kids you have and even the kids' gender.
What Happens If We Don't Register With the EFMP?
Rumor has it registering with the Exceptional Family Member Program can hurt your troop's career and limit possible duty stat...
Tricare Online Makes Military Medical Care Easier
TricareOnline.com lets you make, change or cancel appointments at military hospitals or clinics, including same-day appointme...
Tricare For Active Duty Members and Their Dependents
There are several different Tricare programs available to active duty members and their dependents.
Tricare For Reserve, Guard, and Their Families
Reservists, Guard Members and their dependents are eligible for several Tricare benefits.
Tricare Tips and Tricks
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Does the Commissary Raise Prices on Payday?
A reader has noticed prices changing near payday and wonders if the commissary is trying to gouge shoppers.
Should I Quit Job to Spend Time With My Husband?
A Navy spouse worries she and her husband don't see each other enough and wonders if she should quit her job.
Military Marriage Hope and Regrets: Taya Kyle Interview
Maybe this whole military love thing is clearer when it aches with "what-ifs:" What I learned from my Taya Kyle interview.
How to Get Seasonal Employment
Could a holiday job pay off some of your biggest bills? Because it's that time of year again.
Should Command Know He Is a Sex Addict?
A spouse says her marriage is falling apart over other women and wonders if she should inform his command.
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Leaving Army Colonel Husband after Alleged Abuse Could End Wife's Access to Medical Care
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Students Get Free Travel to Visit Their Military Family Overseas
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Military families struggling to find child care could get help if the DoD has success with a new two-year pilot program.
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Military Life 101
Military Spouse and Family Benefits
Don't know exactly how to get your military spouse and family benefits or want to know more about what they are? Read on.
Military Life 101
Military life has a lot of nuts and bolts. You know, the little things that make up just an ordinary day.
Military Spouse Employment 101
While the military will always throw a monkey wrench in any best-laid plans, your career doesn't have to be one of them.
Military Spouse and Family Moves 101
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Military Family Deployment 101
Preparing for deployment can seem like an uphill battle. But we've been there. Here's what you need to know.
Military Spouse Education Help 101
Good news for you: Being a military spouse can actually make some parts of going back to school easier.
Military Family Life 101
Military life is not easy, but we've got your back. From marriage to kids and parenting, we have the resources you need.
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