how to

How-tos for patriots of any military persuasion; how to enlist, endure bootcamp, help out from the homefront, and beyond.

Tax Tips for Military Personnel. Top Story - June 2018.
Military life can be complicated, and so can handling finances in the military, including your taxes. But by understanding items like your gross income, moving expenses, and other miscellaneous deductions, you can make filing your return easier.
By Brian McCann8 years ago in Serve
How To Stay Connected with Your Military Wife While Deployed. Top Story - April 2018.
Being in a military marriage is far more stressful than a typical marriage. Along with the stressors of everyday life, whether you are in the army on a domestic base or deployed in the air force in Germany, military spouses have to cope with the very real possibility of deployment. When your partner is deployed, a whole new category of problems typically arise in military relationships.
By [ENCLOSED]8 years ago in Serve
How To Get into West Point
If your aspiration is to lead US soldiers, perhaps even into combat, then going to West Point is a great choice for you. You’ll have your tuition, room, and board, and health insurance covered. You’ll also earn roughly $7,200 per year. All that plus the United States Military Academy’s (USMA) stellar reputation make it a highly sought after institution. Here's how to get into West Point.
By Lauren Skopkowski8 years ago in Serve
Ways to Get an Early Discharge from the Military. Top Story - March 2018.
There are plenty of ways to earn an early discharge from the military, however, many of these methods are not common, or will earn you a discharge that will remove your good standing with the branch and your service.
By Stephen Cleary8 years ago in Serve
Boredom Hacks to Get You Through Deployment
It is inevitable that deployments will provide a ton of downtime. Which in short, means that a ton of boredom will ensue for troops. The top ten hacks to get you through deployment will provide you with a little bit of hope that your downtime will soon pass.
By Stephen Cleary8 years ago in Serve
How to Enlist in the Army Special Forces
The Army Special Forces is one of the most highly respected military branches in the world, and as we all know, Uncle Sam is always looking for a few more good men. The thing is, enlisting in the US Army is not something just everyone can do—and that's doubly true if you want to enlist in the Army Special Forces division.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Serve
Shipping APO/AE
Military Mail is a vital communication link with members of our armed forces. All Military Mail is treated as domestic mail, even if the destination is a foreign country.
By Matt G8 years ago in Serve
How to Not Go Broke When You Return From Deployment
Though what to know before deployment, in itself, can be difficult and stressful, coming back home can be even worse. There's family to worry about, house and car payments to deal with, plus a host of other issues you have yet to really even think long and hard about, all compounded over the previous year of warfare is, more than anything, extremely taxing on returning soldiers.
By Ryan Epps8 years ago in Serve