Advances in technology like high-speed Internet, email, wi-fi hot spots, cell phones, virtual pbx phone services, the Blackberry, and laptops with Bluetooth wireless technology eliminate the barriers that once held us hostage to the traditional office.  Today in a growing global marketplace we work anytime, anyplace.  This article sheds light on how portable careers are quickly becoming the career of choice for today's mobile military families and military spouses. 

One person can influence a world of change.  If this saying holds true, then generating buzz about your company, products or services should be a breeze, but just in case it doesn't turn out that way, then the articles in this section will provide readers with invaluable tips for generating their own media buzz.

During my husband's retirement ceremony back in 2004, I was surprised to hear so many soldiers saying they weren't ready personally or financially for retirement.  I even heard one soldier say, “retirement meant that his life was over”, his negative comments had an immediate effect on both his wife and children who went from smiles and laughter to fear and tears.

I'm always amazed by the emails I receive and the posts that I read on various message board forums from new military spouses who are trying to grasp this whole military spouse lifestyle.  Like the other day, I'm reading a message from a new spouse who asks, why her soldier is always headed off to participate in training exercises and leaving her and the children behind.  Understanding the new spouses frustration, I quickly composed an email expressing my concern and understanding of her situation.  I shared with her a list of support networks and available resources and closed my message letting her know that she was not alone and that a team of dedicated spouses and civilians stand ready to provide her with emotional support and empowerment. 

I've been married to my now retired Army soldier 18 years going on 19 and I'm more in love with him today than when we first got married.  Sounds gusshy doesn't it?  But it's the truth and I can’t deny it.