Why Spring Cleaning is Good For Your Study Habits By Rebecca Alwine Imagine this: a beautiful spring afternoon when the children are napping, your house is spotless, and you can sit down with a cup of tea and study in a perfectly serene environment. Now that you've...
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Military Spouse Spotlight: Jodi, Clinical Medical Assistant
By Rebecca Alwine All too often we hear about fantastic programs like My Career Advancement Account or MyCAA, the career training scholarship sponsored by the Department of Defense. But rarely do we get to dive into the specifics. Frequently, military spouses fear the...
Gift Yourself to be Your Professional Best
Gift Yourself Career Essentials I love nothing more than finding the perfect gift for someone on my Christmas list! And my family finds me little things they know I love. But the things I really need to be my best at work and school; I gift myself. Here’s a short...
Balancing the Holidays as a Military Family
Give Yourself the Gift of Balance this Holiday Season It crept up on us again… the most wonderful time of the year. The panic has already set it for many people; decorating, hosting delicious dinners, volunteering, shopping, wrapping, and baking to start. The best way...
A Military Spouse Scholarship: Just in Time for National Military Family Month
Three Reasons We’re Grateful for this Scholarship Opportunity Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and with it brings a feeling of gratitude for all that we have. From social media posts featuring “30 days of things you’re grateful for” to school projects to time...
Summertime Means PCS Moves for Military Families
Sunshine, pools, BBQ, and beaches are on everyone’s mind this time of year. As school ends, summer will be in full swing and it will be over before we know it. Vacations and time at the local water parks will be a top priority for many families this summer. Many will...
Celebrating Military Moms
Each May we celebrate military moms! The Major Group wants to thank all military moms, including military spouses, those serving with children, and mothers of our service members. The military community is very supportive of having children and raising a family, but...
Planning a PCS Move in 2017? Stay Organized with a Moving Binder
Staying organized during a PCS can be very challenging. One of the best ways to do so is to create a binder dedicated to moving. If you have been on Pinterest recently, there is good chance that you have seen some great examples, or you may be lucky enough to have a...
Resolve to Actually Use Military Family Resources in 2017!
We all know there are resources out there to support us as military families. Each military installation has family support offices, recreation services, education centers, childcare facilities and surely others that we just haven’t had time to learn about. Social...
Absentee Ballots for Military Families — What You Need to Know
Even though military families are likely be absent from their homes of record come Election Day, your vote still counts! The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) provides voting assistance for service members, their families, and overseas citizens. You can’t...
All 50 States Have Taken Action to Streamline Military Spouse Licensing
At the beginning of July, our community received great news for military spouses — New York became the final state to join in the fight against the barriers military spouses and veterans face everyday. Now, all 50 states will recognize professional licensing for...
Sailors Experience Shortened Lead Times During Peak PCS Season
The kids are out of school, families are planning vacations, taking trips to the beach, and if you’re a military family there’s a good chance you’ll be squeezing in a cross-country move this summer. The summer is peak PCS season and for the next few months thousands...
Texas A&M International University – Training for Military Spouses
The Major Group is very excited to announce our new education provider, Texas A&M International University! The Major Group has always offered our students the opportunity to get career training from accredited institutions. Now, our students have the option to...
2016 — Year of the Military Spouse
Hiring Our Heroes announces 2016 is the Year of the Military Spouse! Hiring Our Heroes is an organization that was founded on the idea of connecting skilled veterans with reputable employers. They’ve always included military spouses in their programs, but this year...
November is Military Family Month — Let’s Celebrate!
Our troops protect our country every minute of every day, and the sacrifices they make to protect American families are endless. November will always be a month we traditionally reflect on the people and things in our lives that are important and give thanks. ...
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