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Support for Military Spouse?
I've been a military wife for 18 years. (also stationed at Ft. Bragg) There ... Most units have a lot of functions for the wives/families when the guys are ...
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- I am a military wife - and was in the military myself while my husband was in the "home support" role during a break in his service. Hopefully your family readiness g...
- Hello, T., We have lived at Bragg and Fayetteville off and on since 1955. Retired now, of course, I still like to keep in touch with what is going on with the active ...
- Hi. I'm also in Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg. I would look into the Army Family Team Building classes which teach people everything from the basics of Army life to militar...
Military Deployment
Keep in contact with your unit ombudsman (I am assusming you have one) they can be a ... This February 2-16 she will have Military One Source as the topic. ...
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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...
What to Send in a Care Package?
If she does not live close to the unit FRG contact her state Military Family Programs Office or contact a local Armory and ask for the nearest Family ...
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- Hi T. - My husband was deployed for 18 months and we have friends that are deployed right now. All the guys & gals in their units love anything from home. With winter ...
- My brother is in Iraq and somethings he has requested/we have sent are: dried fruit, nuts, beef jerky, fruit snacks, Clif Bars, any other healthy snacks, gum, baby wip...
- I used to run a care package collection at my high school and then was in the military. A few tips: Hard candies rock! Nothing that melts like chocolate. Mints are ...
What's Feasible? Stuttgart, on Post or off Post?
Our building has 12 units & we are very social. ... Right now if you are military, I believe they are making people live on base. ...
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- K., We just moved to Germany from Ft. Lewis, Wa. we shipped our new truck and boy am I glad we did. We live in the KMC area and all though they do have shuttle, my ...
- We have never lived on post and find it much more enjoyable and a great way to learn about the local area. Stuttgart has a lot of support, great things for kids and a...
- I live off post close to Kelly and near Patch. You will have to see what is available at the time of your arrival. Housing is hard to get by these days because of th...
Question About Moving to Germany
... 90 min away from here and been doing the military thing for over 14 years! .... They are provided in most housing units. My housing unit happens to have ...
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- Hey this is C. and i am in the air force stationed at ramstein. It is really awesome to be be station in germany but the weather is crazy, no ac, really small streets,...
- Hello L.. My name is N., & I to am an Army spouse that stays at home with her children (by choice). We moved here to Germany last August from Ft. Sill, OK. As far as h...
- L. now is the time to get rid of all the stuff you never use and have been meaning to get rid of. A lot of people told me not to bring my kitchen appliances and I re...
Need Advice on Whether to Move or Stay Put.
... you to switch units within the complex without paying the reletting fee ... about moving your kids I grew up on military bases We moved around quite a ...
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- Hi there ! Why don't you see about getting a bigger place in the same area, so your son can continue to go to the same school ! Or possibly a rental house something ...
- Whether you move or stay depends entirely upon what you think is best for your family. I just wanted to tell you not to be too hard on yourself. Try not to feel guil...
- My opinion is to stay put for a few reasons........ Put every penny of the pay increase in savings and get out of debt. You are already living on the wage he had, ...
Tips on Hotel Stay with Toddler and Infant
We are active duty military so we have had numerous stays in hotels and such .... We love Embassy Suites- they are 2 room units with a fridge and have free ...
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- I have stayed in hotels a few times with my daughter who is now 4. We started staying in hotels with her at an early age. I would pack is the outlet covers and a nig...
- I bring a night light from home ( if they use one) and our own crib sheet and blanky. I request a crib ( or 2!) and I try to stay in a suite. We love Embassy Suites- t...
- If you are making reservations ahead of time, ask if they have cribs available and request one (or two, if your older son is still in a crib also) if they do. That mak...
Military Wives
Asked by T.L. from Indianapolis
on April 9, 2007
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I have a daughter that just married an individual in the Army and moved to Texas to be with him. He keeps putting off getting her a military ID because he "doesn't hav...
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- My husband is active duty and his company commander should give him time to take care of this. If he keeps putting it off, call his first sergeant. Does she have a P...
- HI! I'm J. and I am a military wife. My husband is always busy to. The best time i went is at his lunch or when he gets off like a hour or two earlier than normal. I t...
- I am also a military wife. All she should have to do is get a copy of his orders, their marriage license and her social security card. If she hasn't already changed he...
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 Moms
Asked by H.P. from Corpus Christi
on May 25, 2009
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So my husband is in the Navy and deployed and I work as an EMT and work 24/48, so our daughter has to go to daycare for 27 hours at a time and she hates it. I've tried...
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- Is this something new? I travel a lot for work (and have done so since my daughter was 4 months old). Some homecomings are better than others, but she definitely went ...
- Advanced or not - she still is 2yo and is being asked to adjust to A LOT of changes on a regular basis - nothing is routine. Is it possible to find someone to stay ...
- H., I would suggest you look into DaveRamsey.com. He shows you how to make a budget and get out of debt. If you are able to get your finances to a point that you ...
