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Military Moms
Asked by K.W. from Los Angeles
on February 21, 2007
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Are there any mothers or wives out there with sons or husbands in the military? I don't see any type of category for it.
My oldest son is going to Iraq and I'd like t...
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- I have several family members in the military and all have deployed. We all deal with it differently, and the dangers are different based on where they are going and ...
- I have a daughter in law over in Iraq currently and my son her husband is stationed in Alaska. I have quit watching the news as it just adds stress, next i write to h...
- K., I do not have anyone in the military but I did still want to offer you my support. E.
Military Support
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on November 9, 2011
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I posted a question in July about ideas how to support our military. I thought it would be appropriate to re-post since Veterans Day is coming up.
http://www.mamap...
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- We appreciate your support. Though many people don't like to think about it, there are still thousands of Soldiers overseas. During the holidays, they usually get ...
- No, I don't have a special way but I have sent care packages to women and men overseas. I usually send them to the women because most people send them to men. Wh...
- I'm always hungover on the 11th. Nov. 10th is the USMC Birthday. OoohRah.
Military Rank
Asked by B.V. from Dallas
on May 27, 2010
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I have custody of my granddaughter and her father refuses to tell me what his military rank is. Child support is not the issue. He does pay child support however I'm s...
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- You can try contacting his comanding officer (CO). Let him know that you have custody of his child, and you need to know his rank for insurance purposes; but he won't...
- If you know his base,call the chaplain or his Co. He doesn't need to be paying less than he should. He owes the child a living. You don't say where your daughter is.
- Yes, someone with access to AKO can find it. And your dependent ID card should have a "sponsor rank / pay grade" spot on it with something like "SGT / E5" written in ...
Husband Joining Military
Asked by K.P. from Phoenix
on January 17, 2010
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So my husband has been wanting to join the military since before we were married but do to us having children I was completly against it. Now however he lost his job ...
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- Hi K., Firstly, please thank your husband for his service (yet to come). For you and your children there are many support groups available to you all. Air Force has e...
- What an awesome thing for you husband to want to do. My brother joined the air force at 32 and it has made such a difference in his and his families lives. They are ha...
- It's certainly worth looking into... however, be cautious of what the recruiters tell him. Afterall, it is there job to get people to sign up, NOT to guarantee their p...
High School Son and Military
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on September 7, 2011
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My 15 year old is showing a stronger and stronger interest in going into the Navy after High School.
His dad and I are open to this (for his own good), but need some ...
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- I know he's interested in the Navy, but please do encourage him to research ALL the branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard) prior to actually deciding o...
- Hey K., My son, who is 16 is here with me now and helping to answer this question. He also has shown a strong interest in joining the military. I come from a mili...
- Wow! That is so exciting! My son enlisted aug 19, 2009. I highly recommend that he get the ASVAB book from bookstore and study it. The better he does on the ASVAB te...
Dating a Military Man
Asked by N.A. from Harrisburg
on July 30, 2010
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I'm currently dating a military man and find it hard sometimes to understand him. He says he is in love with me but it doesn't feel like it. He's 30 minutes from me b...
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- My husband is in the Army and has been for 20 years I myself am also a veteran. Yes, loving a military man is hard. Sometimes they shut you out, but I can this usually...
- I have been married to a military man for 12 years. He has been in for 17 years. First and foremost, though, he is a family man. He loves our 3 children to the point o...
- I'm sorry to say - but it does not sound like you are his priority. I even wonder if he might have another relationship or even be married. Find someone else - o...
Military Deployment
Asked by L.U. from Glens Falls
on January 3, 2008
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Any advice for a 3 1/2 year old's first deployment experience? All she knows is Daddy's going on a very long trip, like other trips he's taken recently, but longer.
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- My husband has been deployed since our son was 2months old. He has no idea that his daddy is gone but it is still hard. Especally for me this is my first child and bei...
- Well my husband was on deployment last yr for 6 months so i know what ur goin through. One way to help with your daughter is to ask your husband if the ship he's on ha...
- I went through this with my 2 boys. I found that being involved with groups, keeping yourself and the kids busy. I don't know how many patrols/ deployments that yo...
In Honor of Memorial Day, a Big Thank You to Our Military!
Asked by M.B. from Sacramento
on May 26, 2011
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If you know a veteran or someone currently serving in the military, please tell them I say thank you for their service.
I appreciate their sacrifice in putting their...
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- I too thank all those that are serving or have served our great nation. Freedom isn't free and so many times, people forget what Memorial day is all about, honoring t...
- Thank you for your post. If there is one good thing about this stupid ongoing war, it is the raised awareness in the public and the heightened appreciation for what th...
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On-Line Support Groups for Military Moms
Asked by A.M. from Austin
on August 6, 2009
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My brother was deployed to Afghanistan last week, and my mother is NOT taking it well. She has, in fact, not been taking it well since she heard of the possibility he...
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- Unfortunately, I can't offer any advice. However, I thank your brother for his sacrifice in serving his country.
- Hi A., My husband has been deployed 4 times and he came home in January. So here is my suggestion. I'm assuming that your brother is in the Army. There is a group ca...
- Here is one website. www.marineparents.com.
Military Moms - Help!!!
Asked by L.L. from Seattle
on March 25, 2011
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Ok ladies - my oldest child just turned 2 last week. Her daddy has been underway since january, but came home for a week last week and then left again 2 days ago. Sh...
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- There is an Elmo video about separating for work. Our army FRG recomended it for the last deployment. I think I found it on militaryonesource.com I know it is hard ...
- I am older, was a military 'mom' for the previous six years and cannot imagine how hard it is for you as a wife with children by yourself. I cried probably everyday. M...
- From one military mom to another - I am so sorry you are having to deal with this after such a nice time having him home. We too have gone through this - not really t...
