When it comes down to it, one of the most important aspects of the military vs. civilian decision is what kind of money you can make in each place. If you have to support a family, then you’ll want a salary that can ensure that. If you only have to support yourself, it’s still nice […]

Or do they?
Sometimes in the case of the military, one often wonders if the feelings of a spouse are even considered during the decision-making process. The only answer you hear in the process is, “This is the government.” That answer isn’t good enough for many who expect life as a military spouse to be the […]

If you’ve recently left the military, chances are that you’re used to working together with your team to solve problems. In some cases, especially if you were deployed, your life might have depended on that team work. Therefore, it can be a bit of a shock to join a rat race where the predominant mindset […]

Being in the military is great, and re-enlisting is the best option for some people. That said, it’s usually not a good idea to re-enlist simply because you can’t find a job. When making the military transition to civilian life, job hunting can leave you high and dry, but if that’s your sole purpose for […]

Everyone knows that buying alcohol (and other items) on base is cheaper than buying it in a civilian neighborhood…but is everything on a military base cheaper? What about you?
I’m talking in the sense of job skills. When you’re in the military, you don’t have the same experiences as a civilian (that might be the understatement […]