Our perspective helps frame the way we view and understand the world around us. With everything going on in our lives sometimes we have to stop and try to look at things from a different perspective. This episode recaps a topics that has been previously discussed but addresses a new ones and hopefully in a way that you've not considered before. Including the individuals who are working to change different aspects of military life for the better by working with State and Federal legislators. As well as the situation currently going on in the Middle East.

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/05/13/senate-poised-deliver-gigantic-bill-covering-11-military-toxic-exposure-illnesses.html

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb21-1217

https://mfo.org/about-us

https://m.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/what-do-we-know-about-the-number-of-rockets-fired-at-israel-668339

https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_6253995387001

https://iris.org.il/israel-and-new-jersey/

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/german-chancellor-voices-support-to-israeli-premier/2244734

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Until Every One Comes Home

The USO was founded in 1941 with the purpose of helping service members and their families, from enlistments, through deployments, until they are ready to transition back to civilian life. They have sites all over the world in deployed areas, military installations, and airports. Their programs range from military family and spouse support to activities for single soldiers, in addition to the amazing Pathfinder program. Learn more as you listen to today's episode and check out their website.

www.uso.org

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Is that wonderful time of year again when military families start preparing for the next adventure. Change, specifically moving, can be bittersweet for everyone especially children. In this episode we discuss several ways to make moving easier and more enjoyable for everyone in the family.

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Self Care

If you're feeling emotionally exhausted and apathetic, then today's episode is just in time. Find out more about what burnout is and how to combat it. Life was meant to be enjoyed not endured.

https://psychology.wikia.org/wiki/Burnout

https://newpathwaystherapy.com/mindfulness-and-grounding-understand-the-differences/

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This week we find out what's going on in the wonderful world of the military. Exciting news about maternity uniforms for service members. New resources for parents who are deploying. Finally important information about medical rights for veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals.

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/registry.asp

https://cck-law.com/blog/new-legislation-to-aid-veterans-exposed-to-burn-pits/

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/04/09/marine-corps-rolls-out-new-nursing-shirt-maternity-dress-blue-items.html

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2021/04/08/marine-vet-pens-childrens-book-to-help-military-families-cope-with-deployment-separation/

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/04/13/advocates-veterans-sickened-burn-pits-are-taking-their-biggest-stand-yet-capitol-hill.html

https://www.rubio.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2021/3/rubio-gillibrand-introduce-landmark-burn-pits-legislation-to-help-veterans

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Loose Lips Sink Ships (OPSEC - Operational Security)

Loose lips sink ships or that's how the saying goes, but what does that mean for you and me. When it comes to communicating online or in social media what are things we should and should not share.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loose_lips_sink_ships

What is OPSEC? A process for protecting critical information | CSO Online

OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees, and Contractors Course (GS130) Student Guide (cdse.edu)

Why is OPSEC Important for Military Families (armymomstrong.com)

OPSEC and PERSEC - MilitarySpot.com

15+ OPSEC Rules for Military Family and Friends (semidelicatebalance.com)

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Month of the Military Child

Let's purple it up this week! April is the month of the military child and purple is the color that has been chosen to represent that. Listen in to find out more about what life is like for military children and different resources for celebrating the month of the military child.

https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/nmas/news-and-events/events/month-military-child.html

https://www.dodea.edu/dodeaCelebrates/Military-Child-Month.cfm

https://www.militarychild.org/MOMC_Toolkit

https://militarybenefits.info/month-of-the-military-child/

https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-military-families#fn7

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=795649011367097

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Long distance date ideas

There are lots of different ways to spend time together even when you're apart. In this episode I discuss a few that I've tried and a few that people recommended. I hope these ideas and suggestions help you spend quality time with your loved ones who are far away.

https://www.jackboxgames.com/party-pack/

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In the news March 2021

This episode will cover three news articles from March as well as my take on them. the links for the articles and information included in this episode are listed below. I hope you enjoy it.

https://www.navy.mil/Resources/Blogs/Detail/Article/2268233/usns-mercy-usns-comfort-2020-covid-19-deployment/

https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2021/03/17/camp-lejuene-marine-awarded-highest-non-combat-medal-for-rescuing-10-year-old-boy-from-ocean-rip-current/

https://gamerant.com/valheim-uss-iowa-navy-warship-recreation/

https://apnews.com/article/nfl-army-football-coronavirus-pandemic-detroit-840da0ceb4f882a736e0018e32315ccd

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Well it's time for the second episode to be launched! This one will be covering information about basic training. Included below are the resource used in this episode. Additionally I've included a resource that I think is beneficial to people considering joining the military.

https://themilitarywifeandmom.com/how-to-support-service-member-basic-training/

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/military-careers-4161856

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