Military Milestones Blog

The Interview–They say there is a science for doing that job interview correctly.  How to dress, how to act, what to say, pressure upon pressure.  The questions can be the most challenging-how to answer them the “correct” way.  But, you as the former military person have an added advantage.  You have proven you can handle [...]

There are many reasons that military careers come to an end.  Some of those reasons might be age, health, other priorities but for General McChrystal his retirement came to an end due to a journalist who chose to print a story that the General and his staff thought was off the record.  This is a [...]

The American People are so very grateful for the service of our Men and Women in Uniform.  We know the sacrifices that are made by these brave and dedicated folks to protect and preserve the freedoms that we all enjoy.  For the first time in this current war a living person is  to receive his [...]

It is difficult being far from home. Most of us like to travel but when the travel is over it is always special to be heading home. Being away from “home” for extended periods of time is an additional hardship. We all love our homes and all the joys that family life [...]

In these days of fast news and embedded journalists information was given and written which caused a breakdown in the chain of command of one of our countries’ leading generals.  Relationships are always a challenge but in the middle of a war miles from home they can become even more difficult.
“U.S. President Barack Obama accepted [...]

Having lived for almost 30 years in the State of Washington it is a special place to me.  Many military families retire in the greater Seattle area because of the great military shopping there, medical facilities and other benefits.  Last I counted there was an Army Post, Air Force Base, and several Navy Bases.  It [...]

“Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women’s groups in the [...]

It is important that military families deal with stresses that can impact relationships within the family.  Where do these families find this help?  When on active duty the Chaplain can be a great source of help and referral to the active duty military family.  If in the Navy or Marine Corp, “The Navy’s Focus, or [...]

There are many fine organizations that truly care for and about military families.  The military family faces issues that are unique from other American families.  A new survey comes from these organizations that wants to better understand the issues facing the military family.  They say, “we want to hear the top issues affecting your military [...]

Bravery, Valor common words used for the work accomplished by military members.  We love hearing the stories of our military and their selfless acts done while serving our country.  “A 101st Airborne Division Soldier received the Army’s third highest award for valor for running through enemy fire in Afghanistan.” My husband served the 101st for [...]