Below are additonal online resources meant to supplement the book Your Military Family Network.
The chapters which have additional resources are listed below.
PLEASE NOTE: Just below each Chapter Name you will see a link like this: [+/-] Click the to expand or collapse the list of resources for that chapter.
And be sure to Order Your Copy of Your Military Family Network Today!
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| Part 1 - Military Life Didn't Come with Instructions, Now What? |
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Chapter 1 - Staying Inspired in Your Military Life |
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| | The Military Family Network
A whole host of resources for the military family. You will find much of the same types of information from our book throughout our site.
USA Cares
USA Cares exists to provide military families with financial support and other critical resources in their time of need.
A Test
test link
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Chapter 3 - Online Security-From the Homefront to the Frontline |
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| | OPSEC OPSEC - A Guide for Friends and Families
Great brochure with good OPSEC information for families and friends of those on active duty.
http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/websecurity/ http://www.dss.mil/training/csg/security/S2unclas/Opsec.htm http://www.dss.mil/training/csg/security/S2unclas/Website.htm http://www.emilitary.org/article.php?aid=6246 The Military Family Network Forums
(search for “OPSEC”)
http://www.fas.org/sgp/news/2001/10/dier102601.html OPSEC - A Guide for Friends and Families
Great brochure with good OPSEC information for families and friends of those on active duty.
Anti-virus, anti-spam, firewalls, etc McAfee Security Products
Antivirus, antispam, firewalls, information on viruses, etc.
Symnatec
Makers of the Norton family of security products and disc tools.
http://www.antivirusresource.com/ Anti-spyware/adware AdAware
A popular FREE anit-spyware program.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/ Anti-phishing http://www.trustwatch.com/ http://www.earthlink.net/software/free/toolbar/ http://www.cloudmark.com/ http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt127.pdf Search Engines These are but a few of the resources available, and this changes all the time. You may utilize any good search engine like the following to find more info: Google
Synonymous with search.
Yahoo
Very popular.
Ask.com |
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| Part 2 - Military Family Money |
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Chapter 7 - How to Make the Most of What You Have |
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| | Budget Savvy's Picks These are just a handful of our favorite websites for information on how to enjoy life with the money you have right now. Budget Savvy Magazine
Of course, this is our favorite source for great information on enjoying life and still being financially responsible.
Flylady
Find out how FlyLady's online system can help you organize and declutter your home and life.
My Army Life Too–Calculators Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Garden’s website is a generous source of information for making your house a home.
The Dollar Stretcher
The Dollar Stretcher is an online newsletter with articles and information about living better for less money.
BankRate.com
A comprehensive website filled with interesting, informative articles and financial tools.
The Budget Fashionista
How to look your best for less. Find out about the latest styles, secret celebrity fashion tips, and discount designer fashions.
Bridgette Raes Style Guide
Style coach Bridgette Raes publishes a weekly newsletter that offers easy to adapt fashion tips and advice.
Budget Travel Online
A great source for the best travel deals.
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Chapter 8 - Financial Checklist for Deployment or Anytime! |
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| | Deployment Deployment Connections Deployment Health and Family Readiness Library DeploymentLINK Military Money deployment articles USAA Family Reference Guide To Deployment
Order the guide at the website above.
Military and Family Support Services Air Force Family Support Centers Army Community Services CinCHouse.com Military OneSource National Military Family Association United Services Organization (USO) |
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Chapter 9 - Healthy Habits for Sound Money Management |
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| | Finaid
FinAid's custom calculators can help you figure out how much school will cost, how much you need to save and how much aid you'll need. Source: Finaid!
MyMoney.gov Building Wealth Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine Military Money.com Military Assistance Program Lifelines Service Network Air Force Crossroads NASD Department of Labor: Taking The Mystery Out Of Retirement Planning Firstgov.gov The Military Family Network – MFN Money The Military Family Network Links Channel–A Help Resource. TreasuryDirect Thrift Savings Plan Military Pay & Benefits USMC Financial Fitness Online Resource Center Myvesta Foundation: In the Military and Having Financial Problems
How the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act Can Help You
Myvesta Foundation: Divorce in the Military: Protect Your Financial Future Defense Finance and Accounting Services Department of Veterans Affairs MyPay Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Tax Information for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces Air Force Personnel Center Army G-1 Human Resources Policy Directorate Navy Personnel Command US Coast Guard Human Resources Directorate Manpower & Reserve Affairs Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) National Guard National Guard Family Programs |
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Chapter 10 - Finding Bargains Online |
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| | Internet security, product recalls, and potential scams Consumer.gov
A wealth of consumer information from the federal government.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Product recalls
http://www.econsumer.gov
Joint project of consumer protection agencies from 20 nations.
Fraud.org
Fraud protection advice; a place to report Internet and telemarketing fraud.
Federal Citizen Information Center
Product recalls; information about scams; and fraud alerts.
http://www.ready.gov
Homeland Security information for families, businesses and children
http://www.recalls.gov
A “one stop shop” for U.S. Government recalls
http://www.scambusters.org
Information to protect yourself from online and other scams
http://www.scanalert.com
Hacker-safe seals program to verify web security
http://www.truste.com
Privacy seals program
Verisign
Security seals program
Product reviews and sometimes price comparisons Cnet
Technology product reviews and price comparisons.
Consumer Reports
Product ratings, buying guides, and reviews.
Epinions
Consumer product reviews.
Directory of over 1,000 reputable stores and their coupon codes and bargains Shopping-Bargains.com
Exclusive coupon codes and bargains; product search tools; categorized shopping directory; deals newsletter via email; printable local store coupons; shopping message board; RSS feeds; printable coloring sheets; free business magazine subscriptions.
Military websites support for active duty and retired military personnel and their families Army and Air Force Exchange Service
Unofficial DoD website for military shoppers.
The Military Family Network
Provides support for America’s military families via community organizations, local governments and businesses.
Military Sentinel
Addresses consumer protection issues that affect military personnel and military families.
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Chapter 11 - The Military Exchange |
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| | Army Lodging Travelers Home Page
Army lodging
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Chapter 12 - Shopping the Commissary--A Sure Thing for your Budget |
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| | Scale Locations in the United States: Map and Addresses
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| Part 3 - Military Moving |
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Chapter 13 - From Sea to Shining Sea |
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| | The Military Family Network Forums
Keep connected with old friends––find out about things to do in your new country––sign online at the link above.
Relocation assistance programs
Congress has mandated that the military work to make relocation a successful activity for military families in TITLE 10, Subtitle A, PART II , CHAPTER 53, 1056. The website linked above declares that the Secretary of Defense “shall carry out a program to provide relocation assistance to members of the armed forces and their families.” It also states that it will try and keep reasonable lengths of duty to minimize the adverse effects of relocation.
The Military Family Network
The Military Family Network is designed to help you “Make the World a Home” for your family. Our network website is the premiere source for information on relocation and community information. Please visit us online and Connect and Grow with your community.
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Chapter 14 - Moving Yourself |
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| | Insurance Rates
The U.S. State’s Departments of Insurance assist consumers, aid in the licensing of insurance agents or brokers, and serve as a source of information on the laws that regulate the insurance industry.
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Chapter 15 - Moving 'Over There' |
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| | The Military Family Network MFN Relocation Information Army Association of the US Army Navy/Marines Navy Lifelines US Coast Guard Coast Guard Family site National Guard National Guard Family site |
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Chapter 17 - Moving with Kids |
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| | Army MWR Army Sports and Fitness Directory
(by installation)
Air Force Services Navy MWR Marines Coast Guard |
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| Part 4 - Military Family Fitness |
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Chapter 19 - Getting Fit on the Installation |
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| | MyPyramid Plan
MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. For a quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat check this out!
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Chapter 21 - Connect- Move-Transform with Friends |
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| | ConnectMoveTransform
Join ConnectMoveTransform.com a health and fitness site dedicated to helping friends partner together so they can overcome the daily struggles to get fit, eat right, and live well. Military Family members enjoy a special membership rate of $25.00 per year.Purchase a copy of The Best Friends’ Guide to Getting Fit by Kim Murphy and Kris Carpenter (Available through Amazon.com or you can ask your local bookstore to order copies.)
Visit the Military Family Network Community Boards and jump into our online friendship-based fitness discussions.
Download the free program logs located at ConnectMoveTransform.com.
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| Part 5 - Military Family Health and Well-Being |
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Chapter 23 - Your Exceptional Military Family |
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| | Transforming Health Care
The President’s Health Information Technology Plan
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Chapter 24 - Your Medical Record |
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| | Important Websites Planning for the Future–Valuable Documents at Your Fingertips
(Source: AARP)
Other Resources |
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Chapter 25 - Post Traumatic Stress in the Military |
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| | National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) Family Caregiving 101 |
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Chapter 27 - PTSD and Military Families |
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| | Advancing the Health of the Family Left Behind–USUHS.mil |
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Chapter 28 - PTSD and Youth |
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| | PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program).
This program emphasizes that it is very helpful, particularly when partners may be at odds over a particular issue, that one partner repeats in his or her own words what he or she heard the other partner say. Such repetition can help reduce misinterpretations and let one partner know that the other partner is really interested in what he or she really feels.
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Chapter 29 - This Mother's Life Caught in the Middle of Kids and Aging Parents |
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| | Websites Caregiver’s Home Companion Need to Know Other Resources |
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| Part 6 - Military Family Support |
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Chapter 31 - Keeping your Military Relationship Healthy, Wealthy and Wise |
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| | Army Families Online
The Army Information Line (toll-free) provides “information, useful resources and helpful referral services to those with issues or concerns about Army Life.”
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Chapter 36 - Deployment: A National Guard Couple's Success with Separation |
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| | Dirk Pepperd’s Space-A Discussion Forum
Space-A Discussion Forum
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| Part 7 - Military Family Fun |
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Chapter 38 - Morale, Welfare, and Recreation |
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| | National Military Family Association
National Military Family Association Spouse Employment info
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Chapter 39 - Space Available: Travel for Free |
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| | President’s Volunteer Service Award Program/Points of Light Foundation |
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| Part 8 - Military Education and Employment |
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Chapter 40 - Education: Your Path to Success |
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| | Tool Box Education Forms
(Source: Department of Veterans Affairs)
Need to Know How Do I Find Out About Scholarships? Financing a College Education |
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Chapter 41 - Getting Hired Over There |
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| | MilitaryOneSource
Online counseling, information, and resources.
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| Part 9 - Military Family Law & Legislation |
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Chapter 48 - Peace with A Living Will |
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| | Military Family Resource Center (MFRC) |
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Chapter 55 - Military Law in Review |
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| | American Red Cross
American Red Cross provides a variety of casualty support services, including arranging low-cost lodging.
Uniform Code of Military Justice |
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| Part 10 - Veteran Support Caring: It Starts at Home |
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| Part 11 - Death of a Family Member |
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| Part 12 - Appendices |
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