10 Steps to Solve a Sleeping Problem

July 21, 2010

The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to.  ~F. Scott Fitzgerald Life on little sleep is rough.  I took sleep for granted until my second deployment.  I worked the graveyard shift and had to train my body to sleep during the day.  Many nights I would lay in bed for [...]

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Military Alphabet Explained

July 19, 2010

Have you ever spelled your name over the phone and had the other person question certain letters?  For instance, “did you say D as in Dog?”  Now imagine you’re conducting a military operation where each letter is part of a coordinate used to target the enemy.  Any confusion could get someone killed.  The military alphabet [...]

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Top 3 Banks Offering Low VA Mortgage Interest Rates

July 19, 2010

Compare rates among these three banks.  Whichever you choose, you’ll end up with a very competitive rate, low fees, and outstanding customer service. 1. Pentagon Federal Credit Union – my first home loan was through PenFed.  I found them through the FatWallet finance section.  When every bank offered me 7.0 percent, PenFed came in at [...]

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To DITY or not to DITY

July 18, 2010

A do-it-yourself move can certainly earn you some money, but is the hassle worth it? Partial DITY – a no brainer There is no reason not to fill up your personal vehicle with everything you can fit. Be sure to weigh your car empty, then weigh it full to get full credit for your weight. [...]

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Watch Netflix Streaming from an Overseas Base

July 15, 2010

Netflix streaming rocks. If you want to access it while deployed or stationed overseas, just follow these steps.

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How to Ship a Vehicle for a PCS or Deployment

July 14, 2010

Driving cross-country for your next PCS? While not normally funded by TMO, shipping a vehicle rather than driving it can be economical and stress-free. This post will show you how to choose a shipping company to safely ship your vehicle to your next base.

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How to Choose a Realtor for Your Next PCS

July 13, 2010

Don’t let your sponsor be the only source of information when choosing a real estate agent at your next base. In this post I’ll show you how to conduct solid research and choose a top-notch real estate agent in five easy steps.

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Amazon Kindle Rocks on Deployments

July 11, 2010

Back home we have Amazon Prime, so new books arrive in a couple days. But it can take 10-14 days for a book to show up while overseas. That’s why I’m loving my new Amazon Kindle. I can get a hunch to read a book and have it transferred to my Kindle in minutes. I’ve [...]

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