By Lissa McGrath

Since today's military has changed dramatically, spouses need to be prepared for the changing service environment. Approximately half of the 1.4 million fighting men and women are married. And for a military spouse, information and support are not easy to find.

This easy-to-use guide includes information on:

• moving and living overseas
  
• navigating the military's child-care system
  
• how to enroll in the Child Development Homes program
  
• what to do before a permanent change of station (PCS)
  
• how to prepare for the deployment and the return of a spouse
  
• how to get connected to your new community after a move
  
• easy ways to calculate benefits, allowances, and special pays
  
• and much more

Includes planning for retirement information as well as a useful resource section with numerous websites to help spouses and their families navigate the military complex. 222 pages. Softcover. 2008.

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