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This is sure to be a magical experience for military daughters. This is the first time Operation That's My Dress will come to Hampton Roads. It isAll for FREE in true USO tradition, they will walk with a designer dress worth hundreds to thousands of dollars, and bags of makeup, hair and skin care products, and jewelry. That’s an experience that will last a lifetime. Please help spread the word on this once in a lifetime opportunity so military families find out about this wonderful day of pampering for our military daughters. USO Operation That’s My Dress Brings Day of Fashion to Military Tee... read more

The Troopster Story and How You Can Help Deployed Military Members This Holiday Season About Troopster Troopster was founded Thanksgiving Day 2015, by current active duty Navy Petty Officer Chelsea Mandello.Troopster is a website that provides personalized military care packages as well as donation packages to troops who are deployed or stationed from home. A simple and easy way to send a care package to a loved one serving overseas, families and friends can add photos, letters, games, snacks, toiletries and can even make special requests for additional items that might not be available on th... read more

Planning a vacation can be the best way to rejuvenate your soul and connect with your family. But, we all know vacations can be expensive! Here are lodging options that offer the best military discounts to help make your next vacation a little more affordable. 1) Hilton Hotels: Up to 10% off for active & retired military, veterans and their families on leisure stays at Hilton.com 2) Radisson Hotels: The Government Rate Offer is available for active and retired U.S. Federal Government Civilian employees and U.S. Military Personnel at participating hotels in the United States. Radisson is a vib... read more

Fall is one of my most favorite times of year. I love the changing leaves, cooler temps, bonfires, and the thrills of Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream. Kicking off September 23-October 29, 2017. Fill fall days with family fun and nights with fright at Busch Gardens®, select dates Sept. 23 - Oct. 29, 2017. Kid-friendly rides are open for families during the day, but at night Busch Gardens becomes home to a host of creepy creatures that wait for unsuspecting victims. Fear abounds with elaborate haunted houses, immersive themed Terror-tories™, challenging escape rooms and darkly entertaining shows. B... read more

We are proud to share the launch of Talk to the Teacher, a new ebook by our friendMeg Flanagan, the founder of MilKids Ed. Meg understands the struggles that military families often face when moving to new communities and schools every couple of years. She wanted to create this resource to help families achieve their best at every new duty station. What parents need to know when they talk to their child’s teacher New e-book is a resource for every school situation Military families move every 2.5 years on average. Every 2-3 years, military families walk into brand new schools across the world... read more