Military Life
When Larry Samuels says he’s active in his community, he’s really active. His list of groups is more than nine deep. For example, he’s a board member, a former board president, a scholarship committee member and also a regular event participant. In his little corner of the world, Chestertown, Maryland, Larry is a community fixture. That hasn’t changed since he …
Military Life
The one thing more stressful than planning a kid’s birthday party is planning a kid’s birthday party in a foreign country. In the states, you know you can get cheap party decorations at the dollar tree, you know which grocery store sells the best chocolate cake, and everything is fairly accessible via car or bus. Abroad, you may have some …
Military Life
PCS, or Permanent Change of Station, is a regular occurrence for military personnel. In fact, many soldiers eventually envisioned Hawaii as their future home location. After all, what more can you ask for than breezy days, warm weather, and stunning beaches? It’s easy to imagine living in Hawaii, where the scenery is stunning, the temperature is pleasant, and the people …
Military Life
With everything that 2020 threw at us, you deserve to take a break from everything in 2021 and get yourself some upgraded pieces jewelry as you prepare to usher in this summer of freedom! Jewelry upgrades your look giving you elegance and timeless class. Whether you are preparing for a zoom meeting or just want to look good by the …
Military Life
Say no to the Sunday Scaries! As you prepare for the new week ahead of you and wind down from the weekend, Sunday is the perfect day to do something that makes you feel good about yourself and dedicate some time to relaxing and chilling. So for your lazy Sundays, here are a few ideas of what you can do …
Military Life
Military life is built on sacrifice. It isn’t just the service members who make sacrifices, but also their supportive family members. We sacrifice our time to show love and support, helping other families when their loved ones are deployed. We sacrifice our stability, following our spouses across the globe to make homes for them while they work. We sacrifice our …
Military Life
Nothing is rejuvenating than immersing yourself in the richness of the great outdoors with a fantastic hike. One can breathe the fresh air and who can forget the stunning scenery it offers. But the peace at such places often comes with some real risks. No matter how experienced you’re, such a wilderness setting always stores various unexpected events for those …
Military Life
To meet the lowest entry standard for the British army in terms of fitness, it is considered that a young adult soldier should be capable of a 2 km (1.24 mile) run, after a warm-up jog of between 6.5 and 7 minutes. The 2 km (1.24 mile) run must be achieved in 11 mins and 15 seconds or less. After …
Military Life
The demands of traveling, preparing food for big appetites and getting those decorations up can become a BIG TO DO on an already overloaded TO DO list. 2020 moms are busy yet we LOVE the holidays. We want to make time for family, enjoy our kids, dirty up the kitchen making too many cookies and most of all make Christmas …
Military Life
Most people consider archery as a sporting activity meant for athletes only. But, do you know, recent scientific researches have proved that it is a great fitness activity capable of providing remarkable health benefits to mind and body. It not only helps to develop new muscles and enhance flexibility but also increases concentration and keeps you active while doing any …
