If we said PCS time can be stressful and planning a PCS was overwhelming, no one would be shocked. At Moving with MILLIE, they’re flipping the script and saying that with a great team, you don’t have to be stressed and overwhelmed. They can help you feel calm, collected, and confident going into your next PCS. You don’t have to stress, and you don’t have to do this alone!

Securing housing tends to be the hardest part of the PCS. Look at the big picture of where everything is located, including gates, schools, where you will be spending the most time, etc. Take your time to learn how the PCS process works and what you are entitled to. And don’t forget that Moving with MILLIE can help you to make your next PCS stress-free.

Jennifer Herbek is an Army spouse and mom to four kids and one poodle.  She’s one of those rare souls that loves moving and thinks cardboard boxes, packing paper, and inventory sheets are exciting. She has logged more than 22 moves so far, and looks forward to exploring more new places, one PCS at a time! Her passion is cheering on fellow military families and equipping them with the information they need to navigate military life. 

Listeners, if you would like to learn more about Moving with MILLIE, check out their website here, or connect with them on social media via Facebook, or Twitter.

News 6 with Jolene

Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of August 22nd, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:

DoD Releases First Official Social Media Policy

The Department of Defense released its first Official Social Media use policy. The new policy “spells out, from the highest levels of the defense community, how DOD military and civilian personnel should use official social media accounts to best advance the mission of the U.S. military and further instill trust in the credibility of the DOD.” “It’s long overdue,” said Andy Oare, director of digital media for the Office of the Secretary of Defense.   

Welders in Demand: Veterans Encouraged to Fill the Gap

Welders are in demand and Tulsa Welding School believes veterans are the key to tackling the shortage, reported Military.com. Service members transitioning out of the military can now take an 18-week welding course where they will learn “the different types of welds, different materials and different tools.” Service members who want to attend the program during the DoD SkillBridge timeframe can be approved for permissive TDY and receive military pay and benefits while attending the school. 

First Woman to Walk in Space Shares Incredible Experiences

MOAA, Military Officers Association of America interviewed Capt. Kathryn Sullivan, USNR (Ret) who was the “first American woman to walk in space and also the first woman to dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench.” “While at NASA, Sullivan flew on three space shuttle missions, spending more than 500 hours in space. She was also part of the team that launched, rescued, repaired, and maintained the Hubble Space Telescope,” reported MOAA.

You can check out more of this week’s top stories here.

Resource Recon with Chrissy and Kayla

This week’s Resource Recon is all about the plethora of free resources found on our Army Wife Network Website. The “New to the military” section is something that I wish I had when I was a young military spouse, clueless and drowning in acronyms. Thankfully, I was interested in learning more and began enrolling in every class that ACS offered, but I still feel like I’m learning new things each year.

Empowerment Patrol Report with Amanda B.

Today we are showcasing one of our volunteers who is an MRE winner, which by the way, that stands for Motivated and Ready to Empower. A huge congratulations to Army Wife Network Command Team Member, our News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt.

Jolene is a writer, editor, and graphic designer. She co-owns a business with her retired teacher dad creating hands-on resources for elementary and middle school teachers. Jolene has been married to her extroverted husband, Phil, for more than 11 years. Phil recently jumped ship as an AGR soldier in the Wisconsin Army National Guard and re-enlisted in the Big Army with 17 years of active-duty service. Jolene and Phil have an elementary-aged son, Finn, who loves legos, math, and reading.

Jolene enjoys traveling, reading, and making allergy-friendly recipes for Finn. Despite her introverted nature, Jolene loves hosting friends and family. You can find her volunteering or playing with a pup or two during her spare time. Find her on Instagram @jolenemichelle1.

So much thanks goes out to Jolene for doing your part to empower military families all across the globe.

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