An evening with Scott Waugh, director of Act of Valor, and a military review of the film.

“No, I’m not allowed to watch douche bag military movies” I smirk in reply to Scott Waugh, director and producer of Act of Valor when asked if I’ve seen the movie. We both laugh together in the hotel bar at the MilBlogging Conference in Arlington, Virginia. Both of us feisty, discussing life in 29 Palms …

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My First Adventure on Space-A: How I Did It

I had butterflies in my belly, not from the excitement of a loved one, but rather from nervousness if my whole scheme would work out. I had heard about the conundrum known as Space A, but knew that it was a gamble if everything would actually work out. I brought my hair-brained scheme to my …

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Base Housing: Will you get a bill or a refund?

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Families in private housing on Marine Corps installations will start receiving utility bills this summer ahead of a servicewide plan to charge power hogs and credit power savers. Residents won’t yet pay or collect refunds. That will happen in October at the earliest, with most billing starting by January, officials said. …

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Commissary Showdown vs. Grocery Stores: Who Really Saves You the Most Money?

We are living in tough economic times and many of us are looking to save money wherever possible.  One of our benefits as active duty and retired Marine Corps families is shopping at the Commissary. Some may have noticed the large banner touting savings of twenty to forty percent over its competitors.  I began to …

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Giveaway: Win a Custom Puzzle from HeroPuzzles.com

Who doesn’t love a cool puzzle? What’s even better is that these puzzles are  made with love from a fellow veteran, Cody Sterling, who was deployed with both OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) and OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom).  Cody began Hero Puzzles to help his boys connect with him when he was deployed. Says Cody, “I …

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An evening with Scott Waugh, director of Act of Valor, and a military review of the film.My First Adventure on Space-A: How I Did ItBase Housing: Will you get a bill or a refund?Commissary Showdown vs. Grocery Stores: Who Really Saves You the Most Money?Giveaway: Win a Custom Puzzle from HeroPuzzles.com

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Disney Extends Military Armed Forces Salute!

Great news to all, the Disney salute has been extended until September 30, 2012. You can avoid paying tax if you purchase tickets through ITT.

Walt Disney World:

  • Disney 4-Day Military Tickets with Park Hopper Option for $138 each, plus tax
  • Disney 4-Day Military Tickets with Water Parks Fun and More Option for $138 each, plus tax
  • Disney 4-Day Military Tickets with Park Hopper and Water Parks Fun and More Options for $165 each, plus tax

Disneyland:

  • Disney Military 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $99 each, plus tax
  • Click for more details or contact your local ITT ticket office
Scott Waugh

An evening with Scott Waugh, director of Act of Valor, and a military review of the film.

“No, I’m not allowed to watch douche bag military movies” I smirk in reply to Scott Waugh, director and producer of Act of Valor when asked if I’ve seen the movie. We both laugh together in the hotel bar at the MilBlogging Conference in Arlington, Virginia. Both of us feisty, discussing life in 29 Palms …

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SpaceA

My First Adventure on Space-A: How I Did It

I had butterflies in my belly, not from the excitement of a loved one, but rather from nervousness if my whole scheme would work out. I had heard about the conundrum known as Space A, but knew that it was a gamble if everything would actually work out. I brought my hair-brained scheme to my …

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