Ask Army Wife 101: ERD (Early Return of Dependents)

I received this question below from a reader whom we will call Mary. I consider my self to be a Google Diva in that I can find anything, but I make it known that I won't talk to much on a topic I know little about. If any of my readers know more about ERD's please feel free to add your experiences with it in the comments section below.

Q. I am stationed in Germany and we have some family issues back in the states. I am trying to research information about PCSing early for hardship reasons. I am not getting anywhere. Can you tell me what exactly it is called? So I can do some research. Thanks.

Hi Mary and thank you for writing Army Wife 101!

It sounds like what you are looking for is called Early Return of Dependents. While I am somewhat familiar with it , I do not know much about it and have not done an ERD myself.
Since you are willing to do some research here are a few links that will guide you on your journey to completing an ERD.

1.http://www.imcom-europe.army.mil/sfac/admin/erd.htm

2. http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=140&article=51744

3.ERD Source

Best of Luck!

Hooah & Smooches

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* NOTE* We are in no way bashing the commissary but as frequent patrons we feel we have every right to share our concerns.

Feel free to join in the conversation by leaving your comments below or on the Army Wife 101 Facebook Fan Club.

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Ask Army Wife 101: Work from Home Question??

Q. This is off subject of military but I was curious if you knew of any stay at home jobs with a decent pay?
If so please let me know. I was working but my paycheck was going to day care so it really wasn't worth it, but I'd love to bring in some extra cash and spend time with my daughter. Thanks so much!!

A. Stephanie this is a great question and it absolutely relates to Army Wife 101 because many of us are always looking for something we can do from home to earn extra cash. I won't bore you or the readers with a long drawn out post about working form home. I will post the links to the last two blog entries I wrote about this topic which includes links to many positions that can be done from home.

Part 1: Working from Home

Part 2: Working from Home

Best of Luck!
Hooah&Smooches

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