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National Blood Donor Month
he Armed Services Blood Program – also known as the Military Blood Program – is the official military provider of blood products to U.S. armed forces.
3 Ways Your First Milspouse Friend is Significant
Trying to make friends at a new duty station can be difficult, to say the least. It can feel like going on a series of failed blind dates before you find your person, only to find out they’re PCSing in a couple of months. It never fails. I got lucky when I found my person, my first milspouse friend. We ended up at two of the same duty stations back to back.
EYB: Fort Drum, New York
We here at Army Wife Network want to take some of the guesswork out of the need-to-knows about duty stations around the globe. Hence, our Post With the Most series. In this particular blog, we will be showcasing information related to Fort Drum, New York.
Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division, is an outdoor lover’s paradise with hunting, fishing, and hiking. It is situated thirty miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and New York City just over five hours away.
Recon Rendezvous: Milspouse Advice
I’m not gonna lie—sometimes in this military spouse journey, I feel like I’m making it up as I go. And sometimes, I am.
But other times, especially in moments of uncertainty or decision-making, we can turn to other spouses who’ve been there, done that. Military spouse advice can be a rich source of information.
Coffee Shop Talk
Hey there! Super stoked to be here with you all. I almost wish that we could meet up at a cool coffee shop somewhere, find a great table in a quiet area, and have low jazz playing in the background so we can carry on with great conversation while taking a much needed break.
5 Ways to Help Your Military Child Cope with Separation
It’s inevitable. At some point, the service member will deploy, embark on a temporary duty assignment, or leave to spend time in the field. It’s often difficult on our military kids, especially the younger ones who aren’t sure how to process the information. In addition, military children are often separated from extended family like grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
When my husband and I moved to Germany during our last PCS, it was a serious transition for our children. We had lived within two hours of my side of the family, and I think we all got used to that nearness.
We moved halfway across the world and now the children didn’t get to physically see our extended family in person nearly as often. To make matters worse, my husband was set up with a rotational training unit and often left for the field for extended periods.
Never Stop Trying
More than half of 2017 is already over, and as I reflect on my New Year’s goals, I can honestly say that I wasn’t able to stick with any of them. You see, things never turn out the way we plan for them. Almost any milspouse can attest to that little life fact. And though I’ve faced many let downs, failures, obstacles, and trials this year, the one aspect of my life that I haven’t let go is the need to never stop trying.
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