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PCSing...it's a spouse thing!
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The Jenny Spouse Archives can be found at http://www.jennyspouse.com . Reprinted with permission.

Families in the Shreveport/Bossier Area: www.sbfamilies.com

 
 
 
 
HEALTHCARE

 

FUN

PCSing... it's a Spouse thing! Jenny - the only comic strip about life as a military spouse written by an Air Force wife! http://jennyspouse.com/
 
 
A Funny Story for all of you with Children:

 
 
 
 
SUPPORT

 
Military One Source (good source for deployment help) http://www.militaryonesource.com/
 
Barksdale Services www.barksdaleservices.com
 
Relocation info: www.militaryavenue.com
 
 
Military Homefront Official DOD site: www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
 
Military Spouse Career Network: www.mscn.org
 
Info on everything: www.military.com (Check out the Spouse & Family section under Community for helpful family and deployment information)
 
Spousebuzz, a multi-authored blog from many milspouses sponsored by Military.com. Contains alot of useful information from experienced milspouses! www.spousebuzz.com
 
National Military Family Association: www.nmfa.org
 
Blogs: www.milblogging.com (Many AF wives around the world blog on this site so you're guaranteed to find someone you have much in common with)
 
 
Magazine: www.militaryspousemagazine.com (Website will relaunch in January but still offerring the magazine every other month)
 
Magazine for the KIDS: Just came out in June, "Military Brats." Can be found at commissaries and online at www.militarybratshome.com. Kids can also contribute to the mag - great for older kids! There are even forums for discussion and regular blogs by other brats on the website!
 
Pentagon Channel's RECON video "I Serve Too...I'm a Military Child"
To view the informative and positive documentary, "I Serve Too...I'm a Military Child", follow the link above to the Pentagon Channel. Once there, do the following to access the video: click on 'Watch the Pentagon Channel'; click on RECON in the upper left box, and then click on 'I Serve Too'.

 
 
 
 
ADULT BOOKS
 
"Heroes at Home: Help and Hope for America's Military Families" by Ellie Kay (Shannon highly recommends this book!) Can be ordered at a 2-for-1 price on her website.
 
"The Midsadventures of a Military Wife" by Sarah Smiley
 
"Homebuilders: Defending the Military Marriage" by Jim & Bea Fishback
 
"Married to the Miltary: A Survival Guide for Military Wives, Girlfriends, and Women in Uniform" by Meredith Leyva
 
"Solo-Ops: A Survival Guide for Military Wives" by Hilary Martin
 
"Military Wives 101" by Tynisa Gaines
 
"Homefront Club: The Hardheaded Woman's Guide to Raising a Military Family" by Jacey Eckhart
 
"Surviving Deployment: A Guide for Military Families" by Karen Pavlicin
 
"The Treasure of Staying Connected for Military Couples" by Janel Lange
 
"Help! I'm a Military Spouse--I Want a Life Too!: How to Craft a Life for YOU as You Move with the Military" by Kathy Hightower & Holly Scherer
 
 

KIDS BOOKS
 
"My Daddy is an Airman" by Kirk and Sharron Hilbrecht. Can be purchased here.
 
"H is for Honor: A Military Family Alphabet" be Devin Scillian
 
"I Miss You!: A Military Kid's Book About Deployment" by Beth Andrews
 
"Footsteps Around the World: Relocation Tips for Teens" by Beverly D. Roman
 
A comprehensive list (several dozen books for all ages) can be found here.
 
Elmo video "Talk, Listen, Connect: Helping Families During Military Deployment" -Order free from MilitaryOneSource.com
 

 
 
 
SCHOLARSHIPS
 
 
 
 
http://www.afclubs.net/ - AF Services Club Membership Scholarship Program
 
Or contact the Barksdale Officers Spouses Club:  www.geocities.com/bosc_scholarship/main.html
 

 
 
 
 
BENEFITS
 
 
 
Armed Forces Vacation Club: http://afvclub.com (1-800-724-9988)

Let us know if there are any web sites that you enjoy and we'll consider including them on this page!