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Public service announcement! Think twice before you wish others a "Happy" Memorial Day, as the holiday was created to honor the fallen. As we approach some of the most popular Military Holidays, here's a handy guide to telling the difference. Read more about what to say during specific Military holidays ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Uhx9bs

There is a vast pool of wisdom and lessons born from military experience that can yield significant value in the corporate environment. https://lnkd.in/gY-6fGGT

There is a vast pool of wisdom and lessons born from military experience that can yield significant value in the corporate environment. https://lnkd.in/eJ4W3nX5

❓DID YOU KNOW❓ By the time many military children turn 18, they have moved on average of 6-12 times? This is at least once every 3 years - which is the average time military families stay in one location. However, this is not always the average. Some military families move each year for various reasons. #graceofamilitarychildandlife #militarychildren #militarychild #militarybrat #militarybrats #armybrat #navybrat #marinebrat #airforcebrat #spaceforcebrat #coastguardbrat

HOW WE TELL, OR WRITE, A WAR STORY As Remembrance Day approaches, our honour, gratitude and respect for those who fought for all of us erupts in a huge surge of love. By capturing our ancestor’s war experiences – or someone who is still alive today – we help to breathe life into history texts, and we put a face to those who suffered through conflict: from coast guards, to air force recruits, to military forces. We may be walking through a minefield here as we endeavour to write these stories, but we handle the stories carefully, in order to do our soldier a great honour. Read more https://lnkd.in/gKKsg257

What has surprised you most about military life? Check out the USO Military Minute https://lnkd.in/gcwUMRgF

How many families do you believe were satisfied with military life in 2023? You might be surprised by the results. Dive into more with our latest blog, the State of Military Families ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g2E4tRDD

November is Military and Veteran Family Month Our military families make sacrifices, too! https://lnkd.in/gk-CG2X9 While the sacrifices made and hardships endured by our service members are well-documented, a related aspect that many people may not think about as often are the sacrifices made and hardships endured by military families as well. Maintaining a family in the civilian world is challenging enough, and military families may also face additional, unique challenges, such as frequent moves from base to base, having a loved one deployed for months on end, or dealing with long-term physical and/or emotional wounds, that can make the task of maintaining a family seem almost overwhelming. Click to read the full article on MarineParents.com https://lnkd.in/gpqH5CS8

A well delivered insight into the dire state of our military , this has been the same since I joined in 1994 - https://lnkd.in/dGVyGWB7

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes the services and sacrifices of veterans with various financial benefits and assistance programs. During Veterans and Military Families Month, explore the benefits available to you: https://bit.ly/4fjfER8 #veteransandmilitaryfamiliesmonth #financialplanning #personalfinance