| A Family's Guide to the Military for Dummies Contributor(s): Garrett, Sheryl (Author), Hoppin, Sue (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470386975 ISBN-13: 9780470386972 Publisher: For Dummies OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: "A Family's Guide to the Military For Dummies" contains expert advice and tips on all aspects of military life, from living in a constant state of relocation to deciphering the acronyms that their loved one uses to describe their workday in the armed forces. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Personal & Practical Guides - Family & Relationships | Reference - Technology & Engineering | Military Science |
| Dewey: 355.120 |
| Series: For Dummies |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 7.4" W x 9.18" (1.24 lbs) 384 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Expert advice on all aspects of military life A Family's Guide to the Military For Dummies 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. |