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Putting a Dear One in DEERS
We’ll soon have a new addition to the family. Is there a procedure we should follow to get the baby recognized as a dependent? First of all, congratulations! Yes, there is most definitely a procedure to follow to register the baby as a military dependent. Most important is updating the service member’s information in DEERS to [...]
Moving a car overseas?
Q: If we’re moving overseas, will the government pay for us to ship our cars? A: For each service member PCSing overseas (or OCONUS) who is eligible to have their vehicle shipped, the government will cover the expenses to ship one POV (Privately Owned Vehicle). If a service member wishes to ship a second POV, they will have [...]
Space-A Benefits
Q: We’re planning a family vacation and trying to figure out if Space-A would work for us. Any considerations we should be aware of? A: Space-A flights could potentially be a great way for servicemembers and their families to see the world, but you definitely need to do your homework, be aware of the rules and most [...]
Military Spouse Residency Relief Act (MSRRA)
Q: How do I know if I’m effected by the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act? A: The MSRRA (passed in November 2009) exempts some eligible military spouses from having to pay state income tax [...]
What’s going on with the MyCAA program?
The big news of the week was the unexpected suspension of the wildly popular MyCAA accounts. For those who are unfamiliar with the program, MyCAA provides up to $6000 in educational benefits for eligible military spouses. According to a Navy Times article, over 133,000 milspouses have submitted applications since the program’s inception over a year [...]