The Bridge

Updated 2020 Career & Educational Support The Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) MSCCN is a is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that focuses onEmployment readiness training programs, Job placement solutions, and No-cost services to all military-affiliated spouses, retired military spouses and caregivers to war wounded heroes. MSCCN provides personalized service to military spouses pursuing meaningful career opportunities. Theirservices also include resume review, professional development courses, mock interviews, and connections to employers. Learn more about MSCCN eMentor ... read more

DALLAS – It’s been more than 65 years since Arnold Reichenthal, a 92-year-old disabled Veteran who served in World War II and the Korean War, has shopped with his military exchanges. This all changes Jan. 1, when he and 4.1 million Americans are welcomed home with in-store shopping privileges. The new privilege for Reichenthal and his fellow service-connected disabled Veterans was specified in the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018, included in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2019. “I earned this,” Reichenthal said. “And, we have the P... read more

With the New Year coming up, there is no time like the present to “find yourself.” I lost myself. That's all I can say about the first 18 years of marriage to my sailor. I met my husband at 15, married at 17, kid at 20....sound familiar? In the process of "growing up" as a Navy wife, I grew into that role. I was never just "Becca!" I was Jesse's wife...then Christopher's mom, followed by Kimber's and Stephanie's mom. Where the hell was I in all this? Oh...I was my husband’s cheerleader. I was FRG president, PTO president, Ombudsman, etc. Almost everything I did or was- tied into the Navy some... read more

The 2020 program is open! Submit your applicationONLINE (new this year) no later than February 24, 2020. Now entering its 20th year, Fisher House Foundation's program was created to recognize the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community. The Scholarships for Military Children Program for the 2020-21 school year application process is now open! At least one scholarship worth $2,000 will be awarded at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. Who Can Apply for... read more

v ineyard vines, the popular Martha's Vineyard retailer known for preppy clothing for men, women and children, is proud to show their support of the military community through their military discount program & partnerships with military-related organizations such as K9s For Warriors. ONLINE & IN-STORE 15% MILITARY DISCOUNT PROGRAM v ineyard vines is proud to show their support of the men and women in uniform by offering a year-round 15% Military Discount Program . This military discount is available online at vineyardvines.com and at participating retail and outlet locations. This offer canno... read more