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The
RealArmyWives
website has been
created as a place for not only Army wives, but also family
and friends of those serving in the Armed Forces to meet,
find support, and share information that pertains
specifically to our military life. I hope you enjoy the site
and please feel free to
contact me
with your comments and suggestions.
Got questions about military life? Did you see or hear something and just
think
to yourself,
"What's up with that"? Shoot an email to
"A JOE"S WIFE"
and see what they have to say about it!
Michelle asked,
"My husband is currently deployed and recently i have been hearing about
the new phone product called the MagicJack: PC to Phone Jack
. its something like voip (but
different) you plug in to your pc and make calls for under 20$ a year.
has anyone else tried this and does it work good for deployed soldiers?"
2009 Pay
Raise - 3.9 Percent Both the House and the Senate
versions of the
Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Act
include provisions for a 3.9 percent military basic pay raise.
Compare the 2008 and 2009 pay charts.
2009 BAH Rates Now Available!
Servicemembers will receive an average 6.9 percent boost in their basic allowance
for housing (BAH) compensation benefit in 2009.
See what you can expect to get!
On June 30, 2008, President
Bush announced
the H.R. 2642, the Supplemental
Appropriations Act, 2008.
It states, in part, "So I'm pleased that the bill I sign today
includes an expansion of the GI Bill. This legislation will make
it easier for our troops to transfer unused education benefits
to their spouses and children. It will help us to recruit and
reward the best military on the face of the Earth. It will help
us to meet our responsibilities to those who support our troops
every day -- America's great military families."
Free GI Bill Info -- Click Here
What is RAW
voices???
Raw Voices is a study aimed at giving the world a peek
into the lives of military families. You can help by taking a
few moments to fill out a short
survey. By doing
so, you will be entered into our monthly drawing for an item
from our
HH6 (household Six) collection. We are also gathering
photos and videos of Military Families. Show the world what
military life is like through our eyes! If you would like to
put in your 2 cents please
email me with your
submission or for more details.
I FOUND
$100,000!!
This is no joke!
I found $100k
that I never knew I had and you might too!
Click Here
for the scoop!
Few veterans and
their families are aware of the hazard that asbestos poses.
Asbestos exposures were common aboard naval vessels and
other military installations. Exposure has been conclusively
linked to
mesothelioma, a rare cancer and aggressive cancer.
Options for
mesothelioma treatmentare limited so any veteran or
family member who believes they have been exposed should
consult with their physician about their asbestos history.
Scams targeting military members and their
families are on the rise. This is mainly due to the fact
that although most of us aren't wealthy, we do have a steady
income. Additionally, constant deployments brings extra
income, which these dishonest people are after. Some
common scams include predatory lending such as payday loans, car
title loans and advance-fee loans, investments with extremely
high front-end fees, insurance companies who use illegal
tactics to coerce military members into buying their insurance,
home based business scams, pyramid schemes, and identity theft.
RED CROSS SCAM - One of the most recent
identity theft scams targets families of deployed soldiers.
Someone calls claiming to be with the Red Cross, tells you your
soldier has been injured and needs to be transported to a
hospital in Germany. They ask for his social security
number and date of birth in order to allow for treatment and
transport. Families should never give personal information
out to unknown persons over the phone.
Kiplinger Magazine, has a
great article on this topic which includes ideas on how to
protect yourself and find better deals.
The
Postal Service also offersFREE military CareKits
to help military families and friends send
care packages to
their loved ones stationed overseas. The kits include boxes, tape,
envelopes and
customs forms and can be ordered by calling
1-800-610-8734 or by visiting www.usps.com
Information Exchange
If you know of a support
program, scholarship, job opportunity, store discount, etc.
offered specifically to military family members please contact us
with the details and
we will be happy to post the information
on the site!
. its something like voip (but
different) you plug in to your pc and make calls for under 20$ a year.
has anyone else tried this and does it work good for deployed soldiers?"
