BY MICHELLE BOUDREAU As we find ourselves in the middle of 2016, many of us will be celebrating the Fourth of July, a day that is known in the United States as “Independence Day”. It is typically a day filled with family, friends, barbecues, parades, fireworks and musical favorites such as “God Bless America,” “America the Beautiful” and “The Star-Spangled Banner” to name a few. Here in the U.S., when we think of “independence” we […]
ELEVEN WAYS TO STRETCH YOUR SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT DOLLARS A tight budget doesn’t mean you have to sit home every night staring at the walls. You can have fun without busting your bank account. With just a little effort and investigation, you can find low-cost to no-cost fun for yourself and your family. Check out these ideas for saving money while still having fun: Take advantage of free outings. Local parks, waterfronts, memorials and art galleries […]
BY HALE BRADT I do not know if my father, Wilber Bradt, suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) when he came home from World War II. I do know that he committed suicide six weeks later. It is known that PTSD sufferers are at relatively high risk for suicide and that sustained combat can lead to PTSD. But there were no overt signs he suffered from “intrusive, recurrent recollections, flashbacks, and nightmares,” as PTSD […]
It’s easier than ever to be distracted in today’s fast-paced age, especially if you’re a parent. But being distracted while watching your kids is a safety issue, and the military community is not immune. Be aware of these common distractions: • Technology (including use of smartphones and online games) • Stress (due to everyday situations or the unique circumstances of military life) • Daily tasks (like laundry, cooking, or other chores around the house) It’s […]
PUZZLES & CAMO BY SHELLY HUHTANEN TRICARE wants to instill the belief that we should be happy with what we receive and that it is good enough, but I’m not so sure. Don’t write off the underdog just yet. Rudy Ruettiger of Notre Dame, Abraham Lincoln, Michael Jordan, and Colonel Sanders all have something in common. They are all famous people inked in our history books who have impacted our lives in some way, but […]
