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A Minute Out of the Norm: "I Spy... Nature"
2008-05-07 15:59:00
AH Spring... flowers are in bloom, grass is turning green, there are new things to discover every day in the eyes of a preschooler.This week I am visiting my parents. They are about a five-hour drive from my home so when we go to visit we usually stay awhile! (Not that I can complain about five hours. We were many many more hours away from my own grandparents growing up.) My parents' have a great home for their grandsons to visit: acres of property, hills to rough and tumble on, old 'hunter's stands' for great forts, and a dirt driveway for Tonka-trucks and -bulldozers. What more could could the little guys want?!Well maybe to be home. The whining started yesterday afternoon, I'm bored, I miss my bike, I miss my friends... etc etc. I racked my brain with thoughts of what can we do during down-time when they are wanting a little "Mommy" time. So after dinner we donned our 'hiking boots' and went for a nature walk. We put wild-flowers, grass, clover, even a wild-turkey feather ...
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Attention all Ft Hood Spouses!
2008-05-06 22:40:00
Have you heard the good news?!Crooks & Henderson are coming to FORT HOOD!Crooks & Henderson train, encourage military spouses; you can help!Statesboro, GA; April 24, 2008 ? Based on the highly-successful seminars presented by spouse ?celebrities? Tara Crooks and Star Henderson in 2007 at Fort Stewart, Georgia and Fort Bragg, NC, they have created a 2008 Field Exercise?: Priceless Packages, Military Spouse Workshop Tour.Next stop: Fort Hood , TX, June 17-18.Join sponsors, USAA and ConAgra Foods! Sponsorship at any level is a tremendous value and a unique opportunity to brand your business/organization and showcase information in a friendly and intimate setting. Your organization will be seen by a minimum of 300 military spouses as an organization that desires to personally connect with and serve the needs of all military spouses.Army spouses are a very loyal group and motivated to spread the word about worthy products and services they believe in. The appreciation felt for the...
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Mother's Day at MilitaryAvenue.com
2008-05-06 15:46:00
MilitaryAvenue.com is a website for the military community and military families and this Sunday is Mother 's Day! It is certainly a great opportunity to recognize our military moms and the important role they play in our country's security!Our family was not a unique family in that we frequently relied on mom (and spouse) to play multiple roles in a frequently crazy lifestyle that demanded she be teacher, coach, driver, household goods mover, cleaning person for a government house we were leaving during a PCS, nurse, dad during my frequent and long absences and the job description goes on and on! Her resume is impossible for most to match!From a husband's perspective I could not have asked for a person to be a better mom for our children! Deb provided the best for them and insured they were loved, cared for and she helped prepare them for the adult world they would enter! Quite a chore in this day and age and so many military mom's do it successfully even with the tough challeng...

Let Freedom Ring
2008-05-02 21:31:00
It was Monday late-morning and we were waiting for the call from Hubby to say we could come out to the Armory and spend some time with him. My mother-in-law had dropped him off that morning as she, my father-in-law and our 14 year old headed home.The 5 year-old, 3-year old and I had enough PBS for the morning and were about ready to start pulling our hair out. We had walked the halls of this late 1950s hotel. We had strolled outside to the closed-pool that was in much need of maintenance. We had lingered in the lobby with the cool 'frog fountain' that I was rather unimpressed with but it kept the boys busy... for all of three minutes.So we gathered back in our hotel room to play this waiting game a little bit longer when all of a sudden I heard it. This wasn't a train, a semi-truck rolling down the highway, nor a diesel school bus pulling around the corner. No, that engine I heard was the "Roar of Freedom ". I threw open the window (well cracked it anyway... it was pretty cold out...
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The T-38 Losses and Supporting Our Military Families
2008-05-02 15:29:00
I have been watching and reading the news about the two recent T-38 crashes in which 4 aircrew have been killed in a week and having flown that plane for several years I can really empathize. Our prayers and thoughts for the families of the crews reflect the same concerns and feelings for our sad losses in Iraq and Afghanistan . The pain is real and we all feel it in some way. I can remember when my father went out to the Sheppard AFB Runway Supervisory Unit at the end of the runway to watch me do some takeoff and landings. I felt a lot of pride and then a short time later a family doing the same thing watched their son's plane crash in front of them. What a loss and what pain!Why do we do these things that put us at risk? Psychologists have a great time trying to figure that out. A very high percentage of military personnel have a deep confidence in their own abilities and do not believe bad things will happen to them. We do our own self assessment and risk management (whethe...
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I'm Back
2008-05-02 02:28:00
It's Thursday and it has been one of those weeks that I would just like to turn the lights out on and forget.Hubby is gone. We went down to the Wright Patterson AFB area on Sunday morning; myself, hubby, three sons, and mother- and father-in-law.They had a nice "Call to Duty" ceremony on Sunday afternoon followed up with a dinner for family, friends, and soldiers at the armory. Ok, so they pretty much ran out of all food before we got through the buffet. That's what we get for being at the end of the line. McDonald's never tasted so good as it did later that evening.The Army put us (the soldiers and families) up in a hotel that night in Fairborn, about 23 miles from the Armory. I still don't get that. I actually had to drive back and forth a few times each day we were there. It sure would have been nice to be closer to the 'action'. But the room was free. So I shouldn't complain, right?!Mom, Dad and our eldest said good-bye to Hubby on Monday morning. The teenager had track p...
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MayDay: a Kid's Holiday That Might Not Be On The Calendar
2008-05-01 15:45:00
May Day in our household was not a radio cry for help, or a Russian march on Red Square. We didn't set up the May poles, or sing the song from Broadway's "King Arthur" -The Lusty Month of May. However, we did haul out the colored paper, scissors and tape.It is May first: May Day. It is time to acknowledge that without a doubt Spring has been here for just a bit, flowers are here, and summer vacation is almost here. It is time to be a bit restless, time to stay out of doors a bit longer and time to have a bit of chocolate captured in a homemade May Basket! Oh yes!I remember our first May Day basket building time... a 2nd grader, kindergartener and preschooler each worked on their master piece, then I filled each with chocolate covered caramels. But... they couldn't have them just yet.Outside we went. They lined up with their backs toward me, as I placed one of the baskets behind one of them. Ah, it's May! The object of this holiday was to catch and tag the person who pl...
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A Family Member With Four Legs
2008-04-29 18:39:00
She has lived in 6 states and has an Icelandic name and is part of our family! Vigdis is the puppy that joined us almost 16 years ago and has moved from the DC area to the great Southwest, then to the Low Country at Charleston AFB, then to the beautiful Northwest, made a short stop in Ohio and has settled into Michigan with us in our retirement place! She has also visited many locations with our adult children as we PCS'd to avoid lengthy stays in the kennel while we waited for housing.Her travels have been epic (do I dare say she hates to fly!??)and frequent. Her roles in the family have been just as varied. She has been a guard dog in Albuquerque when our house was broken into; a friend to introduce our new grandchildren to and who allowed them to say hello in a child's way with barely a peep. A friend on the long walks we have taken in many places. She chased the geese away at McChord AFB as we laughed aloud and then held our breath as she took on the bigger dog who she de...
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S'more Simple Pleasures
2008-04-28 15:10:00
Give a 5 year old, or a 50 year old a stick, a place in front of an outdoor fireplace, unlimited marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers. Ahhhhhhh life, it is good!We live in the country. We clear land, burn wood, cut thin branches and eat s'mores!My daughter lives in suburbia. They buy wood, fire up the deck fire pit, and use coat hangers for the 'roasting', and eat s'mores.Simple pleasures. Life long memories. Instant road back to childhood. Instant road to 'maturity' - holding something so close to the fire. (With permission!) One roasted marshmallow can cover a square foot of skin in less than it takes to roast another, but that is why we lick fingers, right?Chocolate was invented for this delight I believe. It melts with the 'mallow' and glues to the graham cracker, then compliments each part to perfection.Yes, I love simple pleasures, childhood memories, and children!Summer is coming.I know, Spring has not dug in completely. But summer is coming! Out ...

Top Ten DAK values: a True Military Man
2008-04-25 15:59:00
Seasonal changes help me value my source of year long strength! My husband is a leader, listener and life partner: full of love and laughter. I have listed Dave Letterman style, top ten attributes of Dale. I know it is a personal blog entry... but I know it is a good thing to share personal pride and bits of his personality. It is fun to write him up this way! 10. Love of music: loud and all types 9. Fearlessness in communication **Open home: studies, youth groups, work parties **Open Mind: listen, value, accept or reject ideas. 8. Change is good. Experience is Better. 7. Strength can be SHOUTED in quiet confident steps 6. Look to the future, not the immediate, but a few steps ahead of that, so you can be organized and ready to move upward and onward. Don?t step on anyone on the way up either. 5. Look for strengths in others ? recognize them and help them grow, 4. ...
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Roller Coasters
2008-04-24 13:57:00
What a week! I have never been on such an amazingly, terrifying roller-coaster in my life. But this isn't one you find at Cedar Point or Disney World. No this is emotional.Saturday was my husband's going-away party for his upcoming deployment. Friends and families came to wish him farewell. Of course I looked at it more as "See ya later" then "Good-bye". I had a nice time. Our neighbors were here, my family came in from Michigan, Hubby's family was here (most happen to live in the area) and friends from work and small-group all dropped by.We had a Taco Bar with all of the fixings. My mom and I cooked up all the meat & rice the day before so the day of it was a matter of reheating it. We chopped, chopped, chopped the day of: tomatoes, onion, lettuce, peppers and more. We put cheese, sour cream and salsa in bowls. We had soft and hard shells available. It was a hit. When folks arrived I had many comments about what a nice & different idea tacos were.Hubby's family also bro...
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How to get the most miles to the gallon of gold (gas)!
2008-04-22 22:24:00
We are all looking at the gas pumps today and thinking about the impact on the monthly budget and that vacation or trip home for the family reunion this summer. How about that PCS move this summer? I started thinking of ways I have used to improve the mileage in my vehicles and a couple of things quickly come to mind. Its not an extensive list but just some common things you may have forgotten or just needed the reminder to help yourself a bit.First, check those tires for proper inflation. After a long winter pull out that tire pressure gauge and see where they are at and put the gauge in a convenient place to remind yourself to check often. Fill them to the manufacturers recommended maximum for the best lift and mileage.When was the last time you had the filters changed and general maintenance done on the car? A dirty air filter or worn emission systems or dirty fuel injectors can significantly decrease your mileage.How much extra weight do you have in the car? I have a vehi...
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Bumps, Bruises & Hugs
2008-04-17 17:02:00
The windows are wide open at my house! It is 75 degrees out according to the little thermometer in my kitchen. AH! My soul is feeling refreshed already.My little boys are outside in shorts & t-shirts. They would like to be barefoot too but are wearing socks & sneakers much to their chagrin. I have pulled tricycles up out of the basement. I grabbed sidewalk-paint & chalk off of the garage-shelves. The Little Tikes basketball hoop now sits proudly in the driveway screaming to be played with.My three-year-old has already fallen and has two bloody knees. He cried for 20 seconds but he would much rather get back up and continue playing then sit and sulk about it. So a quick hug from Mom (with not even enough time to see how bad the knees were) and then he was off running down the sidewalk again. We can all learn a lesson from him most days.Hubby leaves in 10 days so the weather certainly doesn't reflect how I'm feeling deep inside. But I keep picking myself back-up, grabbin...
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The Weekend Getaway
2008-04-16 20:32:00
Recently, our kids and grandkids decided that we all needed a weekend getaway! We found a state park with a wonderful old inn that was a short drive (less than 200 miles) for all the family to meet and the facilities were great for the entire crew. Pokagon State Park is at the intersection of I-69 and I-80/90 and is only about 3 hours from Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 3.5 hours from Great Lakes Naval Training Center,IL and 2.5 hours from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI.The park had hiking trails, a horse barn for saddle enthusiasts, an indoor pool to entertain the younger set, a game room with air hockey, ping pong, and video games, various restaurants and fun spots just to hang out. We actually found an outdoor porch on the second floor that with a quilt or two provided a lot of evening entertainment as well as we sat and overlooked Lake James.The weather wasn't very cooperative with a mix of rain, snow, wind, cloudy days and cool temps but hey some of us lived in Iceland f...
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Feeling out of sorts? Wondering where you are?
2008-04-15 15:24:00
Direction:There will never be a time in your life when you don?t need it!Therefore, there will always be something new.There will always be someplace where others have been? and you will soon experience.There are places and times to listen, read and remember.There are navigation aids: maps, Garmin or TomTom, cook books, the Bible, WebMD, Instruction manuals, report cards, IRS sheets. Going alone is a plan that sometimes has to be followed.Going with a team member makes the journey a bit lighter.Being a team member and helping with the load, the listening, the remembering readies the team for the goal. Find your direction with help. Use the resources that are out there. Share your experiences. Document your successes. Life is a journey that is ongoing. Tell us where you are going! Tell us where you have been, what you have seen and tell us what you would love to share. We are listening! We are learning!Visit us at MilitaryAvenue.com
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New Beginnings
2008-04-15 14:08:00
Hubby is home today. I can tell things are winding down for him. It's been forever since he got up and put on jeans as opposed to a suit. He is self-employed so he is having to "close up shop" while he is deployed. Yesterday was hard for me for some reason; but today I'm feeling pretty good. Nothing like an emotional roller coaster! I woke up yesterday weepy, realizing that his 'going away party' is this weekend. (I'll have to devout a whole blog-entry to his party preparations later.)Feeling weepy & fighting a cold I headed off to MOPS with my two boys regardless. We have 'two chapters' of MOPS at our church. I help with child-care during Alpha week and then I attend the actual meetings on Omega week. So it's an every other week thing.Yesterday was childcare. I am lead teacher for the 5 year-old crew, about 15 children. They are all SO READY for summer. The room was bouncing. But I do think that their energy must have rubbed off on me because by the end of ...
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Small Group: The Joys of Entertaining
2008-04-11 14:21:00
Wednesday was small group at my house. I am enjoying the company of our weekly small-group from church. We are a range of ages. Hubby and I happen to be the youngest at 34. The oldest couple's child just left for college this fall & they are empty nesters. One member of our group is single and another member's husband has dart-league the same night we meet. Soon Hubby will be gone and that will just add to the dynamic, me being the temporary single-mom. So we are a group of 14 of all different backgrounds and I love it.The month of April "Small Group " has been at our house. Once a week at around 4pm I go into a frantic frizzy of cleaning. You would think that I would be able to keep an 'unused' room (our living & dining room) clean from week to week ... but I picture a 'Toy Story' type of scene every night around midnight. The toys, dust, dirt, Hubby's army gear all crawl into the Living Room and have a giant party. I don't know if they can't just find their way bac...
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A Mom, A Memory and a Moment of WHOA!
2008-04-10 16:34:00
As a Mom... I got to know the Emergency room a lot better (or worse) than I ever had known it. James was ( a wonderful word here) asthmatic. He went from racing 70 miles an hour around the house to hunched shoulders and sitting in a corner in 32 seconds. Housing at Scott AFB was so close to the hospital, it was quicker to walk cutting through a neighbor's yard and right into the ER. They knew us. We knew the routine: a shot, the IV insertion, and then the albuterol in a breathing treatment. He would be admitted up to the 4th floor, nurses greeted him by name, tossled his blond hair and allowed him free range of the refrigerator full of Popsicles.Yesterday I was there again. Not at Scott, but at another ER. I was amazed that the breathing treatment still popped and smoked and was just the same. No longer does a nurse give the instructions for the treatment... but a respiratory therapist. I sat there and listened and then... WHOA... it was me who needed it. The mask went on me... the...
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Spring is Here and What are those Trees?
2008-04-08 15:10:00
We moved so many times and to so many different climates from tropical; to near Arctic; to desert SW; coastal Carolina and Pacific NW. We appreciated learning new plants and trees and really enjoyed relaxing in our new garden once we got into the house. I think one of our best stress relievers was walking outside during the moving in process and taking a look around and dreaming/planning what we could do with our yard and the landscaping. Fast forward to our retirement home and walking around deciding what trees and plants can go where! So much fun and maybe we could see them in 5 years! Then we pulled out a tree catalog and said maybe we should plant some of these here and there! What fun! One of the trees we picked was the beautiful Redbud which would grow in the climate of our new Midwestern home. We decided to purchase them in the spring with several others and then walked our yard during our October move in to decide where to put them! Imagine our surprise the next spr...
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Financial (In)dependence
2008-04-08 03:47:00
My son opened his first checking account this last weekend. He is 14 and can barely hold onto a nickle before it is spent.Financial Independence. I was 16 when I got my first credit-card. I was preparing to travel to England with our high-school drama team. We were stationed at Keflavik NAS, Iceland and I was no actress. But it was an opportunity to get off of "The Rock" as we so lovingly called our little part of the island. Mom & Dad decided I needed a way to pay for things beyond carrying around a lot of cash.The card was attached to my parents' name too but, man, I felt like big stuff. That credit card and I had our good times and our bad times together. I realize looking back that my parents must have really loved me because there were a few purchases made on it that they probably could have said... "Ahem, Leanne, what is this on our statement?!" But they didn't.Eventually (like the day after I graduated from college) the bills were turned over in my name entire...

A Minute out of the Norm: Plant Some Seeds
2008-04-03 15:28:00
It is still pretty cold here in the Midwest, the danger of frost certainly has not passed. In fact, I wouldn't be totally surprised if we got more snow (aghast) between now and the end of the month. However, my boys and I have started our summer garden. Before I dive into the topic of our garden I have to share a 'funny' story about miscommunication.My husband was going birthday shopping with the boys last Saturday for me. I asked him while he was out to please pick out some seeds for our annual vegetable-garden. He won't be around this year for our vegetable & herb garden so I thought this would be a great way for him to have a hand in it, picking out which plants we would grow.I didn't realize I had to specify this wasn't a birthday present. Later that evening when I asked him if he picked up some seeds everyone looked at me disgusted... "Why are you asking what we got you for your birthday."Mental Note: when sending him out for future errands don't confuse him with two...
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A is for April... every Military Child gets an A too!
2008-04-02 16:29:00
April is just jammed packed with action. It is after all the month of the Military Child : right there my mind is racing through pictures of friends, their babies, my babies... and my babies' babies. Whoa... better stop.April comes in like a lion... and out like a lamb. April Fools. April showers bring May flowers.They all relate to those military children: Hear the roar of their excitement, patriotism, experience and networking friends. See the shy sheepish look as they once again enter a new school building. But don't forget the warmth of their smiles!Catch that glimpse of a sparkle in their eye when they realize the new PCS isn't a joke... no fooling. However moving to Florida means swimming in the Gulf of New Mexico on Christmas Day which isn't a bad idea either.Now come the flowers: and the truth that blooming where you are planted is the best advice to grow and gain confidence. Want to help your military child? Explore avenues of interest that challenge, support and create ...
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April is Month of the Military Child
2008-04-02 14:34:00
April is a big month for military families as we recognize the younger part of the family teams that serve their country! Month of the Military Child is celebrated in many ways and you can find events occurring throughout the month at nearby installations!Military kids face many challenges and hurdles as they relocate with their families. From long separations with a deployed parent(s) to an extensive list of schools attended; friends made and then goodbyes spoken (too often for most parents). How many times did we recognize that the friends knew we were leaving as they slowly withdrew from our kids to protect themselves from the pain?But the challenges also bring fun multiplied again and again with new areas seen, lived in and explored! How many American families can say they have been "spranging" in Iceland! Spranging is a unique way to collect eggs from the numerous sea bird nests on the coasts of Iceland. They hang a rope over a cliff and swing down into the bird nests to collec...
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Thriller
2008-03-29 14:00:00
Soon I will celebrate the 24th anniversary of my 10th birthday. I know that is a strange way to say that yes, I am almost 34. But any military-brat can tell you the importance of that 10th birthday. Turning 10 meant independence, empowerment, growing-up; it was a big deal! It was the day I could get my Military ID Card! It was a yellow card with a hole and a chain that I could hang around my neck. It had an awkward picture of a pre-teen with a curly perm and loads of freckles. It said that I, yes I, had Exchange, MWR, and Commissary privileges.It wasn't a driver's license - but it was the next best thing. At the time we lived on Scott Air Force Base and the BX, Shoppette and Commissary were less then a mile up the road. With this ID Card I could hop on my bike and with my brothers trailing behind we could run quick errands for my mom. Mom might give me a couple of bucks and I could put a gallon of milk bought at the shoppette in my bike's basket; of course I couldn't bypass the ...
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A Minute out of the Norm: Go For a Walk
2008-03-26 18:51:00
Today is a much coveted day in March in the Midwest. It is mostly sunny.Don't get me wrong. It's cold. There are still snow-piles throughout the neighborhood from the last snowstorm... but hey, at least we have our sidewalks back!The boys and I were inside feeling rather gloomy. There was a little bit more arguing then usual between the two brothers, a little bit more yelling on my part.So this afternoon for a change of pace we put on our jackets and shoes. My boys grabbed their new rain-boots from the Easter Bunny and we headed outdoors for a walk. I walked and they scooted on their scooters.It raised our blood-pressure, got our hearts pumping and we enjoyed the sounds of new spring birds in the background, the smell of *very* wet grass, the sites of other children also forced out of the house by their mothers, I'm sure.When we got home we walked around the yard to see the bulbs popping out of the ground & then they played together on the neighbor's swing-set for a little b...
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A Minute out of the Norm: Go For a Walk
2008-03-26 18:51:00
Today is a much coveted day in March in the Midwest. It is mostly sunny.Don't get me wrong. It's cold. There are still snow-piles throughout the neighborhood from the last snowstorm... but hey, at least we have our sidewalks back!The boys and I were inside feeling rather gloomy. There was a little bit more arguing then usual between the two brothers, a little bit more yelling on my part.So this afternoon for a change of pace we put on our jackets and shoes. My boys grabbed their new rain-boots from the Easter Bunny and we headed outdoors for a walk. I walked and they scooted on their scooters.It raised our blood-pressure, got our hearts pumping and we enjoyed the sounds of new spring birds in the background, the smell of *very* wet grass, the sites of other children also forced out of the house by their mothers, I'm sure.When we got home we walked around the yard to see the bulbs popping out of the ground & then they played together on the neighbor's swing-set for a little b...
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New PCS Mileage Rate
2008-03-26 18:13:00
Sometimes things can just be downright confusing when we try to find our way across the country to that next PCS dream spot! Just like this little guy trying to decide which fork to take in the trail!Just as confusing are some of the government decisions on how much to pay us for PCS travel. With the current gas prices going towards $4 a gallon, the PCS mileage rate for your POV (privately owned vehicle) has gone down from $.20 a mile to $.19 a mile effective 1 January 2008. This is according to the latest information from the DoD Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee in a 17 March 2008 memo. According to the memo which I have linked below for your reading pleasure the GSA sets the mileage based on an IRS rate! So someone in the IRS portion of our government must not be driving a car but riding the metro or slugging it in DC.If you do not know what a slug is I will provide a brief explanation: Many folks wait at bus stops and other locations in the DC suburbs for a...
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New PCS Mileage Rate
2008-03-26 18:13:00
Sometimes things can just be downright confusing when we try to find our way across the country to that next PCS dream spot! Just like this little guy trying to decide which fork to take in the trail!Just as confusing are some of the government decisions on how much to pay us for PCS travel. With the current gas prices going towards $4 a gallon, the PCS mileage rate for your POV (privately owned vehicle) has gone down from $.20 a mile to $.19 a mile effective 1 January 2008. This is according to the latest information from the DoD Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee in a 17 March 2008 memo. According to the memo which I have linked below for your reading pleasure the GSA sets the mileage based on an IRS rate! So someone in the IRS portion of our government must not be driving a car but riding the metro or slugging it in DC.If you do not know what a slug is I will provide a brief explanation: Many folks wait at bus stops and other locations in the DC suburbs for a...
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The US Government Wants to send you Money: Or the Economic Stimulus Packa
2008-03-24 16:02:00
Who can't use a few extra dollars for their next PCS, weekend getaway, R and R or down payment for that new family vehicle? Well this spring/summer will see some funding coming into the military communities' pocket books from the IRS in the form of a stimulus payment. If you have not heard or seen about this payment it is part of an economic stimulus package advocated by the President and passed recently by Congress! The first checks should be mailed in May!Who is going to get the rebates and how much is it going to be? To quote from the official IRS website at Economic Stimulus Payments Information Center:"Starting in May, the Treasury will begin sending economic stimulus payments to more than 130 million households. To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, $3,000 of income and file a 2007 federal tax return. IRS will take care of the rest. Eligible people will receive up to $600 ($1,200 for married couples), and parents will receive an a...
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The US Government Wants to send you Money: Or the Economic Stimulus Packa
2008-03-24 16:02:00
Who can't use a few extra dollars for their next PCS, weekend getaway, R and R or down payment for that new family vehicle? Well this spring/summer will see some funding coming into the military communities' pocket books from the IRS in the form of a stimulus payment. If you have not heard or seen about this payment it is part of an economic stimulus package advocated by the President and passed recently by Congress! The first checks should be mailed in May!Who is going to get the rebates and how much is it going to be? To quote from the official IRS website at Economic Stimulus Payments Information Center:"Starting in May, the Treasury will begin sending economic stimulus payments to more than 130 million households. To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, $3,000 of income and file a 2007 federal tax return. IRS will take care of the rest. Eligible people will receive up to $600 ($1,200 for married couples), and parents will receive an a...
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