Dear, Field Problems:
I recently found out my husband will be deploying soon. We have three children, and I’m really scared about him going. I have nightmares and crying spells, and though we’ve talked about what I would do if something were to happen, it doesn’t seem to help me feel better. How do I deal with these feelings? I’m a wreck already, and he doesn’t even leave for months. Can you help?
Signed, an anonymous Army spouse
Hi! I am wondering if you have any resources for people who want to rent their home when they PCS? How soon is too soon to start interviewing property managers and getting the advertising going? Thank you!
Kelley, Army spouse
My husband just left for basic training a couple of weeks ago. I have small children and bills to pay; how long will it be before we see any income?
Lindsey, Army spouse
I am employed, and we are about to PCS. Do I get benefits for unemployment during our move?
Brittany; Active Duty Army Spouse of two years
I’m stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, and my wife is new to the Army. She doesn’t speak English. Her first language is Spanish, and she is trying to find out if there are some English classes available around Fort Riley. We have asked locally and will possibly check into Army OneSource, but if we can get a some more information or help, we will appreciate it.
Michael; Fort Riley, KS; Active Duty Army
Some soldiers we know that are in basic training are getting mail from families and friends upwards of two weeks from origination. They don’t receive mail for over a week or more, and then they suddenly receive almost a dozen letters in one day. There is not a lag of process, but more like a buildup. Imagine what a soldier goes through wondering why their spouse hasn’t written—it can make a soldier crazy while trying to train. I hope that you can help.
I got scripted excuses, and I understand that because of the questions. However, I prefer a solution rather than something we are supposed to live with. It’s important that our new recruits focus on training and morale rather than the stress of wondering why a simple letter of support cannot get through. I hope you can pass this along or help to solve the problem!
Molly; Castle Rock, CO; Army family of more than 20 years
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