Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
And the Army goes rolling along…
July marked one year at our current Army duty station. We have all hit our stride, become comfortable in the community, and are loving the area.
Get a Hobby
Growing up I had many interests. I loved to write stories, I played the violin, and I raised rabbits for 4H. I was also in Girl Scouts and liked to do crocheting, knitting, and even sewing. I guess you could say I am a very right-brained type of person.
Choosing a Military Friendly Career
According to the Department of Defense 85% of military spouses want or need work, which isn’t that surprising when you consider the unique career challenges they face. Frequent moves make it hard to gain experience at a single company, and there’s never a guarantee that your new area will even have opportunities in your field—not to mention the challenges of suddenly being a single working parent if your spouse gets deployed.
Running and Serving
The holiday season is upon us all and there will be numerous excuses to relax the exercise programs. The ideal situation will be to maintain a modified schedule to get those workouts and walks in three to four days a week. You are the one who will benefit.
Field Problem: Pre-Deployment Anxiety
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
Does (Company) Size Matter?
Many factors will influence your choice of civilian employment when you leave military service. One such factor is the size of the organization: large or small? Each offers advantages and disadvantages. It would be worthwhile to consider this as you conduct your job search prior to making your final decision.
Many service members express an interest in working for a smaller company after they leave the military. The Department of Defense is one of the largest organizations in the world, but many people are interested in trying something less bureaucratic and less structured. Those individuals may shy away from big companies like Proctor & Gamble, Ford Motor Company, IBM, General Electric, and the like.
This could be a mistake.
Travel Assistance Available for Military Families in Need
As every military family knows, serving one’s country often comes at a personal cost. Our family members may return home with serious injuries from overseas combat or peacekeeping operations. Arduous training may leave them susceptible to strength-sapping illnesses like pneumonia or the flu, while bugs they contract abroad can require extensive medication and recovery.
Fortunately, there are a variety of resources to assist military families facing precisely these kinds of issues. From airline mile donations to complementary hotel rooms, these programs can help ensure that the financial burden of helping heal a wounded warrior doesn’t fall entirely upon his or her family’s shoulders.
Mission: Milspouse is a
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Contact:
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