Service members and families are being honored during Military Appreciation Month with a variety of discounts in 2020. Below are some highlighted offerings. Carowinds On May 24 and 25, Carowinds will waive the admission fee for active military, retired military, National Guard and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. They also offer free tickets for veterans with an honorable or medical discharge. Family…
When one military member marries another, the couple becomes a “dual military” couple, also known as mil-to-mil marriages. Different branches of service may use other terms. Dual military couples are common, and the number of same-service couples may be larger than those who marry someone from a different branch of service. Army spouses, Air Force…
What do you need to know about the Veteran Health ID Card? The Department of Veterans Affairs notes that veterans have several ID cards offered to them. For example, military retirees get a DoD ID indicating they have access to base privileges (BX, commissary, health clinics, etc.), those who choose to get Veteran indicators on…
An allotment is a designated amount of money that is automatically distributed for you, from your pay. There are many reasons to have an allotment, including setting aside funds for family, paying off a loan from the military, or paying for your life insurance premiums. The following summarizes what you need to know about allotments:…
While many military families try to prepare the best they can for a deployment, it‘s nearly impossible to know everything that might happen. Between “Murphy’s Law” and any major life changes that might come up, it’s easy to worry about how to be proactive in preparing for a deployment. This unique article will give you…
Military families are always on the go. That’s why they’re always on the lookout for cheap airline flights to make travel easier on their bank accounts. One cheap way to fly is Space Available, or Space A. However, these flights frequently change and seats aren’t always available, so your schedule has to be very flexible….
Care packages are the best way for loved ones to send a little piece of home to deployed service members. They’re also a fun way for families to stay connected while apart. Unfortunately, collecting items to put into care packages can get expensive. But with some creativity and a little help from the discounts offered…
The proposed military pay raise for fiscal 2021 in the Defense Department’s budget request, released Monday, is 3%, the second-highest pay raise for troops since 2010. The 3% raise, following 2020’s 3.1% bump, ensures that the troops will be “well compensated” and underlines DoD’s recognition that military and civilian personnel “are our most valuable resource” in carrying…
Why Dental Care Matters You know many tips to stay healthy, such as eating fruits and vegetables, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep, but did you know that practicing proper preventive dental care can also dramatically impact your overall health? Healthy dental hygiene can reduce your risk of developing dental problems, which can be associated…
Military discounts are available just about everywhere you look, from travel to clothing and apparel to arts and recreation. Most of those discounts include a certain percentage off a purchase, but some military discounts include products or services you can get for free. The following are 9 freebies available for service members and their families: 1. Holiday Freebies Many businesses honor…
