The Complete Idiot's Guide to Life as a Military Spouse

For better, for worse, for Uncle Sam . . . 

Today’s military has changed dramatically—and spouses need to be prepared. Approximately half of our 1.4 million fighting men and women are married. And for a military spouse, information and support are not easy to find. Included here is:

• How to enroll in the Child Development Homes program
• What to do before a permanent change of station (PCS)
• How to prepare for the deployment—and the return—of a spouse
• Easy ways to calculate benefits, allowances, and special pays