Book 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.
Sheryl Garrett is a financial advisor, author, and
speaker. She founded the Garrett Planning Network and is the author of
Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies.
Sue Hoppin is the Deputy Director for Spouse Outreach at the
Military Officers Association of America. In 2007, Military Spouse
magazine placed Sue on their 2007 Who's Who of Military Spouses list.
