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2006 Military Communities of Excellence

The purpose of Expansion Management's 2006 Military Communities of Excellence Quality of Life study is to provide a means to both measure and compare the relative "quality of life" of the various civilian communities throughout the United States in which the Department of Defense (DOD) has military installations. This study is a variation of Expansion Management Magazine's annual Quality of Life Quotient .

Why focus on the civilian communities? We do it because roughly two-thirds of all military personnel and their families live off-post in the local civilian community. While traditional military quality of life studies and surveys have tended to focus on life on the installation, that's not where most of service members and their families live.
 
2006 MILITARY COMMUNITIES OF EXCELLENCE: For Most Military Families, Quality of Life Depends on the Local Civilian Community  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Bill King, Chief Editor  Related Link...
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Expansion Management's "2006 Military Communities of Excellence" study compares the quality of life in 126 metro areas that are home to an active duty military installation. Why? Because two-thirds of all service members and their families live off-post in the local civilian community.   Read The Full Article


SPOUSE PERSPECTIVE: America Says Thank You to Our Military Service Members  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Shannon Herzik
  Whether it’s greeting them upon their return or simple acts of kindness, returning soldiers find a grateful nation.   Read The Full Article

RETIREE PERSPECTIVE: Adjusting to Civilian Life Is Not Without its Challenges  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Barbara Woller
  After a lifetime spent living wherever the military sent you, the decision on where to finally settle down is not as simple as you might think.   Read The Full Article

COMMENTARY: Quality of Life Is Part of Leading From the Front  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Bill King, Chief Editor
  If we really want to show our support for the troops, we ought to focus improving the quality of life of their families.   Read The Full Article

Finding the Best School for Your Child  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Jan Herzik
  Relocating military families face many challenges in making sure their children receive a quality education.   Read The Full Article

Finding Affordable Housing — Challenges and Solutions  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: David Herzik
  The American Dream is to own your own home. But you have to make sure you find a home that is in your price range.   Read The Full Article

Military Family Raises Its Own Standard of Living Over 30 Years  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Ken Krizner, Managing Editor
  Couple raises a family and looks forward to retirement as the next stage of living the American Dream.   Read The Full Article

A Safe, Secure Environment Is Crucial to Military Families’ Quality of Life  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Michael Keating, Senior Research Editor
  Base officials try to take soldiers’ families out of harm’s way in military communities.   Read The Full Article

Access to TRICARE Helps Families at a Time of Great Need  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Tricia Hyland
  However, finding a physician who accepts the DOD insurance off base can be difficult.   Read The Full Article

Military Spouses Bring Valuable Characteristics When Job Hunting  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Shannon Herzik
  But there are more obstacles than usual when they look for employment opportunities.   Read The Full Article

Quality Daycare Facilities Difficult to Find in Civilian Community  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Tricia Hyland
  But finding a qualified facility is an important element to off-base family stability.   Read The Full Article

Continuing Education Resources Key To Personal Growth  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Rachael Hedgcoth
  The changing face of education has led to flexible learning options for military families.   Read The Full Article

Recreational Opportunities Round Out a Community  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Lance Yoder
  Fun options should be part of the decision-making process.   Read The Full Article

Reservists Feel Strain of Long-Term Deployments  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Roy Harryman
  Guard and Reserve ramp up efforts to support families.   Read The Full Article

Smooth Traffic Flow Is Crucial to Military Quality of Life  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Michael Keating, Senior Research Editor
  Base expansions and heightened security concerns may lead to traffic snarls, but road improvements and mass transit solutions bring relief to military commuters and their families.   Read The Full Article

Convenient Airport Access Helps Family Cope with Long Deployment  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Ken Krizner, Managing Editor
  Mother of four has part of her support group available thanks to proximity to Watertown International Airport.   Read The Full Article

State Governments Work to Improve Life for Military Families  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: David Hendricks
  Many states pass pro-military-family legislation to make sure personnel remains part of the community long after active duty is complete.   Read The Full Article

Instate College Tuition Waivers Pay Dividends In Family Satisfaction  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Rachael Hedgcoth
  States that offer instate tuition rates to military members garnering accolades from grateful families.   Read The Full Article

Military OneSource Operates as a Clearinghouse of Information  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Karen E. Thuermer
  Service members and their families can find the answers to all kinds of questions related to living the military way of life.   Read The Full Article

The Military Severely Injured Center Is Taking Care of Their Own  [ 8/15/2006 ] By: Karen E. Thuermer
  Military Severely Injured Center offers seamless care during tough times.   Read The Full Article

   

 
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