{"product_id":"a-familys-guide-to-the-military-for-dummies-9780470386972","title":"A Familys Guide to the Military For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpert advice on all aspects of military life\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Family''s Guide to the Military For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is for the millions of military dependents, family members, and friends who are looking for straightforward guidance to take advantage of the benefits and overcome the challenges unique to life in the military. This comprehensive guide covers such key topics as introducing military life to readers new to the armed forces, financial planning, relocation, deployment, raising kids alone while a partner is away, and taking advantage of the available benefits. It offers tips and advice for dealing with emotions that surround events like deployments, deciphering the acronyms used in daily military life, forming support groups, keeping track of a loved one''s whereabouts, and surviving on a military base in a foreign country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Reporting for Duty 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Living Life As a Military Family 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Figuring Out Customs and Courtesies 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Getting Around Military Bases 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Connecting with the Military Community 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Understanding Your Financial Issues and Benefits 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Deciphering Military Compensation 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Taking Care of Yourself: Health and Dental Insurance 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Maximizing Military Benefits 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Starting Out on the Right Financial Foot 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Building onto Your Financial Foundation 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Housing Options for the Military Family 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Finding Employment and Educational Opportunities 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Supporting the Military Family 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Raising a Family in the Military 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Maintaining Strong Military Couples 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Tapping into Community Support 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Dealing with the Disability or Death of a Family Member 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Mastering Deployments 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Prepping for Deployments 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Accessing Traditional Family Support 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Helping Children Cope with the Absence of a Parent 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Keeping Connected with Your Loved One 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Transitioning Out of the Military 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Separating from Service 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Retiring from Service 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Exploring Subsequent Careers 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Best Benefits for Military Spouses 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Biggest Financial Military Benefits 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Worst Scams Against Servicemembers 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Military Acronyms 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 341\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767548805463,"sku":"9780470386972","price":13.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470386972.jpg?v=1758713735","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-familys-guide-to-the-military-for-dummies-9780470386972","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}