Aramco Brat's attend Russell Rhea's Memorial
Aramco Brats attending Russell Rhea's memorial service in Atlanta on Saturday, April 16.
Opening Day Arrives At Last!
I played a mean softball short field in my Aramco days and, while I’ve long since hung up my cleats, I continue to follow the game. And I know I’m not the only ExPat out there that feels this way.
Scud Kids Remember
Scud Kids remember growing up in a little town on the edge of a desert beside the sea with cookie-cutter houses and friends who became family. We remember the Gulf War when we carried gas masks to school and hid beneath our desks while air raid sirens wailed overhead.
USA Federal Income Tax Regulations
If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, the rules for filing income, estate, and gift tax returns and paying estimated tax are generally the same whether you are in the United States or abroad.
Saudi Arabia Travel Warning
The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of traveling to Saudi Arabia. There continue to be reports of threats against U.S. citizens and other Westerners, as well as locations frequented by them.
USA Absentee Ballot Information
If you have not received a ballot from your State at least 30 days before the election you can vote in the upcoming election using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). The FWAB is a write-in backup ballot that can be completed for the election.
Insta-Lebanon: My Trip in Pictures
Two weeks ago I was in Lebanon celebrating my dad’s birthday and spending time with my family. It had been almost 4 years since my last visit. A lot has changed but the most interesting difference for me was the ability to document my trip on Instagram!
The Legend of “The Lost City of Iram”
The Arabian Peninsula has been known as a land of many mysteries for thousands of years. At the center of some of its most enduring legends is the fabled city of Iram, also called Ubar, the capital of the Kingdom of Ad.
Pay Down Debt or Save for Retirement?
According to the Federal Reserve Board, nearly a third (31%) of U.S. adults say they had no savings or pension to help them afford retirement and a quarter didn’t know how they would afford their golden years.
Federal Income Tax Info For Americans
DHS is warning users of the potential for tax refund fraud. In February, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) discovered that their Electronic Filing PIN application on IRS.gov was accessed by hackers.
Safe Travelers Enrollment Program (STEP)
As Spring Break approaches and many families have planned exciting travels, we ask that you please consider enrolling your trip with the Safe Travelers Enrollment Program.(STEP)
Shopping for Vegetables in Al-Khobar
My name is Curtis Blake. My wife Shirley and I are thirty-year veterans of life in Saudi Arabia as employees of Saudi Aramco. We raised six children during those thirty years, three of whom were born in the Dhahran Hospital.
College Entrance Exams
Many Aramco ExPats have children or even grandchildren hoping to get into college and facing the fearsome challenge of taking college entrance exams such as the SAT.
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution
The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world.
Join Us at Hafla 2016
My wife, Christien, and I are looking forward to welcoming all annuitants to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula for the Hafla 2016 reunion.
Reilly Financial Advisors: Your Aramco Expert
Check out this short video to find out how Reilly Financial Advisors, an expert in helping hundreds of Aramcons safely navigate their retirement, can aid you in handling the difficulties of living abroad.
Reilly Financial Advisors: Your Aramco Expert (1)
Check out this short video to find out how Reilly Financial Advisors, an expert in helping hundreds of Aramcons safely navigate their retirement, can aid you in handling the difficulties of living abroad.
Las Vegas Adventures
A trip to Las Vegas on business need not be all work. There is an abundance of choices of entertaining things to do indoors and out.
Las Vegas: For Business & Pleasure Both
I have long since stopped being surprised when people from Europe or Asia tell me the American city they want to see first before any other is Las Vegas.
Beautiful German Shepard Needs Foster Home in Jubail
Our beloved Caesar is in need of a caregiver (Foster Home). He is a pure-bred German Shepard ( 3 years old, neutered, vaccinated and documented ).