Many of you already know that my military family is a homeschooling family, as is AFW's family.  Homeschooling military families continue to grow in numbers. Here are a few things related to military…, Honoring Military Homeschool Families, Greetings!, Isn't it neat that Veteran's Day falls so close to Thanksgiving? This week we're stopping to give thanks for military homeschool families! Living close to an Army base, I've grown to have a much…, Mercy Every Minute, Deborah Wuehler, TOS Senior Editor I believe that the best educational option for military families is homeschooling. My family was in the military for a good part of my childhood. I know what it's…, The Familyman, Todd Wilson, Familyman Ministries Any homeschooling family has my respect, but a military homeschooling family gets a double portion. If you fit into that category, thank you for making the sacrifice…, Homeschool Freebies, Jamin, Freebie Finder We owe a debt of gratitude to those who serve in the military to keep our country free. Because of their efforts and sacrifices, we have been blessed with our freedom. I know…

May 12, 2009, 1. Chairman Recognizes National Military Appreciation Month 2. AWAG Holds 53rd Annual Conference 3. Money Available for School and Portable Careers 4. VA Budget Released 5. Two More States Adopt…, 1. Chairman Recognizes National Military Appreciation Month:, America's gratitude inspires the members of its Armed Forces, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a message he issued to commemorate May as National Military Appreciation Month. Here is…, 2. AWAG Holds 53rd Annual Conference:, Over 300 community leaders from military communities in Germany, Italy, England, and Spain gathered together May 3 - 7, 2009 for the annual American Women Activities Germany (AWAG) conference held at…, 3. Money Available for School and Portable Careers:, The Department of Defense is expanding the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) for military spouses of active duty and activated Guard and Reserve service members worldwide beginning…, 4. VA Budget Released:, The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released their budget for Fiscal Year 2010 (FY10), which is a 15.5 percent increase over their FY09 budget. According to the VA, it is the largest percentage…, 5. Two More States Adopt Compact:, Texas and Washington both joined the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children last week. With 17 States now members of the Compact, 58% of active duty military children (…, 6. TRICARE Publishes New Behavioral Health Resource Guide:, No one questions the need for medical care when someone is physically injured but, when people experience emotional problems, they may feel embarrassed and afraid to seek help when the troubling…, 7. H1N1 (Swine) Flu Update:, The Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center reported a total of 24 confirmed H1N1 cases in the U.S. military, including 13 military family members, 10 active duty service members and one Marine…, 8. Old Navy Offers Military Appreciation Discount:, The first of every month is Military AppreciationDay at Old Navy. All active duty, reserve component, and retired U.S. military personnel and their families will receive a ten percent discount at…