While we have discussed allowances and military pay in a previous MSF Pocket Guide, we didn’t go into depth into Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) and Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). In this edition, we will dive into the most important allowances in military pay. Basic Allowance for Subsistence BAS is meant to offset costs […]
ICYMI- MilSpouseFest hosts Military Family Appreciation Virtual Event
Hundreds of military spouses from across the world logged on to the MilSpouseFest virtual event on November 18 that focused on military family appreciation. Presented by USAA, the event had a full agenda of speakers and giveaways. Keynote speaker Michelle Norman, Executive Director of Partners in Promise shared her story and encouraged attendees to create […]
Paying Respects: An Afternoon at Arlington National Cemetery
MilSpouseFest team member, Maria Melvin had the opportunity to visit Arlington National Cemetery at a historic moment. The following is her experience in her own words. When military families receive PCS orders to the Washington D.C. area, they soon learn that it is a special and unique duty station, especially when compared to traditional military […]
Holiday Military Family Give Back Guide: 2021 Edition
With the holidays around the corner, it is imperative to help those in need. According to recent data from the Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey Comprehensive Report, some level of food insecurity was found in all enlisted ranks and is intensified in families with a spouse who needs or wants to work but […]
The MSF Military Pocket Guide: Military Pay
Military pay is not simple, there are many different factors that go into it. In this edition of the MSF Military Pocket Guide, we will break down all the different aspects in a service member’s pay. Basic Pay, Special and Incentives, and Allowances Basic pay is the fundamental part of a military paycheck. All service […]
Small But Mighty: Defy Nutrition gives an opportunity to an experienced MilSpouse
In January 2020, Mary-Catherine LaBossiere took the leap into entrepreneurship after applying to different positions for a long 7 months and after joining her husband at their current duty station. She started Defy Nutrition after seeing an opportunity to serve her community that had no dietician services and after a list of potential employers called […]
ICYMI- MilSpouseFest Climbs to Glory at Fort Drum event
MilSpouseFest traveled to the north country on October 21 to host the final in-person event for the year, located at the scenic 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, New York. Presented by USAA, MilSpouseFest had a full agenda of speakers and giveaways. Keynote speaker, Executive Director of Partners in Promise Michelle Norman, talked about how […]
How to Get Involved in Your New Community with Volunteering
Moving to a new duty station comes with many challenges. From finding housing to learning where the best grocery store is located to connecting with others in a meaningful way, all of these and more make it difficult to PCS. However, it’s important not to overlook the ability to find a hobby or get involved […]