Family Affairs

Armed Forces Emergency Services
The American Red Cross provides financial assistance, counseling and emergency communications for military members and their families.

Army Air Force Exchange Service On-Line
The AAFES provides an online secure shopping service for all military members. Social Security number and D.O.B. are required to access this service. The site also includes locations, job openings and sales information.

Department of Defense - Health Affairs
Beneficiary health information, Military medical benefits, eligibility, and Tricare.

Getting Started With Home Schooling
Many of the duty stations and locations to which we are assigned provide less than adequate schooling and educational opportunities for our children. One solution for this problem is can be "Home Schooling." The Home Schooling Zone provides an excellent starting place for information and resources in this area.

Kathie's Fresh Deployment Survival Guide
Kathie offers sage advice for Navy wives facing deployment separation. A "Great Resource" for wives who are new to the service and some sound advice for "Old Salts" as well. Visit Kathie's Home Page also for recipes and other useful items

US Military from The Mining Company
The family section of the Military site at The Mining Company contains an extensive list of resources for all military family members.

Military Family Support Services
This site lists services which provide support for Military Family communications with the aim of improving the quality of life for everyone serving in the Armed Forces.

The National Military Family Association
A first rate page for military families containing resources and information on benefits, rights, services, and issues that affect your lives. NMFA was organized in 1969 and was instrumental in launching the Survivor Benefit Plan.

Navy Housing - PCS House
Download free software from Navy Housing containing a complete listing of all Naval facilities with housing availability, contacts and local information.

Navy Lodge
The Navy Lodge system provides accomodations for personnel on PCS orders who are between homes. Need a place to stay? Check here.