This is a great, basic list written by a Ft. Hood Army wife. Enjoy and feel free to add your own in the comment section.
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LINK to full article (good read)1. Army Community Service (ACS). ACS at any post is a perfect place to start when searching for information. Some things that ACS can help with is providing interview and resume tips, finding employment along with volunteer resources. ACS is also home to The Lending Closet which is helpful during a PCS and you have not received your household goods yet.
2. Army Emergency Relief (AER). AER is available to Soldiers and spouses when financial difficulties arise. AER offers no-interest loans for mortgage/rent, utility bills, auto repairs, food/gas, and emergency travel. Some things to note regarding AER: credit cards and loans are some expenses not covered; there is no limit to the number of regular AER assists a Soldier can have at any given time; however, a Soldier can only have one Commander Referral assist at one time; and if needed, budgets will be prepared to determine how much a Soldier can afford to repay on an assist.
3. Army Family Team Building (AFTB). This service offers classes to military spouses, which can be taken either in person or online. These classes assist with easing the transition to military life. They also provide guidance with money matters, education and other important issues.
4. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR). The FMWR offers all types of organized activities for Soldiers and their Families ranging from day trips to sporting competitions and many things in between. This can be a great way to have fun and keep busy when a Soldier is deployed.
5. Family Readiness Group (FRG). While the FRG can sometimes have a dubious reputation, when properly ran, they can offer so much information, friendship and support. This is especially true when a spouse is new to the military or just completing a PCS.
These resources are only a handful of what is available to military spouses and their families. Other resources range from things such printable grocery lists at www.commissaries.com and free tax resources at www.militaryonesource.com to free classes that teach various software and office skills. There are many resources that are there to help with any concern, need or issue.
