Lizann Lightfoot, Author at Task & Purpose

By Lizann Lightfoot Oct 22, 2020

Gear

The range PPE that you’re forgetting

We’ve been hearing a lot lately about PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and how important it is for medical professionals. And...

By Lizann Lightfoot Oct 20, 2020

Gear

Your PPE buying guide for the shooting range

If you’ve ever fired a weapon, you've probably had someone give you a safety brief that mentioned “eyes and ears.”...

By Lizann Lightfoot Oct 19, 2020

Education

Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste

As a service member, you know that you qualify for GI Bill benefits that help pay for up to 36...

By Lizann Lightfoot Sep 21, 2020

Education

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, also known as the GI Bill of Rights, was established to provide a host...

By Lizann Lightfoot Sep 21, 2020

Education

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, also known as the GI Bill of Rights, was established to provide a host...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 25, 2020

PCS Moves

Is it safe to hire military movers during a pandemic?

When faced with unprecedented and confusing circumstances, the knee jerk reaction is to try and take as much control as...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 25, 2020

PCS Moves

Here are 4 ways to manage your PCS expectations for when COVID is over

After months of nationwide lockdowns due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the United States is slowly starting to reopen and...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 25, 2020

PCS Moves

How to help the kids cope with a pandemic PCS move

PCSing is about as much fun as a mandatory kickball event on a Saturday hosted by the company First Sergeant,...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 11, 2020

PCS Moves

Moving to Camp Pendleton?

PCSing to coastal California is a dream assignment to some: beautiful weather, an abundance of things to see and do,...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 10, 2020

PCS Moves

Moving to Fort Hood?

You have orders to Fort Hood, Texas, one of the largest military installations in the country. Welcome to The Great...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 10, 2020

PCS Moves

PCS Q&A with TRANSCOM

Our guest is Rick Marsh: Director, Defense Personal Property Program at U.S. Transportation Command

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 10, 2020

PCS Moves

Buying a house online: 6 tips for military families

The current home buying climate can be confusing to many military families who are preparing to move and want to...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 10, 2020

PCS Moves

How to prepare for a PCS move

When you first get PCS orders for a military move, a thousand questions start running through your mind. You don’t...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 8, 2020

Analysis

7 things you probably didn’t know about renters insurance

Renters insurance covers all the things you own inside a space that you are renting. Whether you’ve had a policy...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 3, 2020

PCS Moves

Get everything ready for your VA Home Loan while on lockdown

So you have PCS orders and you were thinking about buying a home… but now COVID-19 and the DoD travel...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jun 3, 2020

PCS Moves

Military students need to prepare for lockdown aftermath

The school year is coming to a close, and parents across the country are celebrating the end of the distance...

By Lizann Lightfoot May 29, 2020

Continued service after the uniform

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s especially important to acknowledge those who are lending a hand in their communities.

By Lizann Lightfoot May 29, 2020

Saving hacks you haven’t thought of yet

After the military, it’s common for military members to continue their service. With the support of their employers and community...

By Lizann Lightfoot May 20, 2020

Family & Relationships

This MilSpouse is taking service to the next level

Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness can have long-term effects. You never know what doors will open when you help...

By Lizann Lightfoot May 11, 2020

Education

Veterans need to get a copy of their JST now

When you joined the military, someone probably spoke to you about all the education benefits and possibilities that would come...

By Lizann Lightfoot May 7, 2020

Community

When your chronic pain becomes a daily hindrance

Chronic pain is a common side effect of military service. Whether you have a bad back, aching joints, or a...

By Lizann Lightfoot Apr 23, 2020

Gear

Which body armor is best for you?

If you’ve spent any time in the infantry, you’ve been issued a flak jacket with steel SAPI (Small Arms Protective...

By Lizann Lightfoot Apr 13, 2020

Education

Here’s how military spouses can finish their education while on the move

There are a million ways that military life can hold you back from a meaningful career while your spouse is...

By Lizann Lightfoot Mar 26, 2020

PCS Moves

Ways to unwind after your PCS move is finally over

A PCS move might only take a few days of travel, but the process of recovering from a PCS takes...

By Lizann Lightfoot Mar 26, 2020

PCS Moves

How to get ready for your first PCS move as a single service member

It’s time for your first PCS move in the military. Maybe the military cut you some really sweet orders to...

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The range PPE that you’re forgetting

Your PPE buying guide for the shooting range

Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

Is it safe to hire military movers during a pandemic?

Here are 4 ways to manage your PCS expectations for when COVID is over

How to help the kids cope with a pandemic PCS move

Moving to Camp Pendleton?

Moving to Fort Hood?

PCS Q&A with TRANSCOM

Buying a house online: 6 tips for military families

How to prepare for a PCS move

7 things you probably didn’t know about renters insurance

Get everything ready for your VA Home Loan while on lockdown

Military students need to prepare for lockdown aftermath

Continued service after the uniform

Saving hacks you haven’t thought of yet

This MilSpouse is taking service to the next level

Veterans need to get a copy of their JST now

When your chronic pain becomes a daily hindrance

Which body armor is best for you?

Here’s how military spouses can finish their education while on the move

Ways to unwind after your PCS move is finally over

How to get ready for your first PCS move as a single service member