We all need a little perspective sometimes and here at Mission: Milspouse, we have everything from sage advice to your spirit animal in blog form. We understand that the voices of military spouses and supporters are the best kinds of companions on this journey.
Need ideas? We got them. Need resources? We got those too. Our writers have walked before you, they stand behind you, and with each blog, they will walk WITH you!
Early on in my husband’s career, I volunteered like it was my job. New to the base and new to the military life, I was eager to get connected and make friends. I vividly remember introducing myself at a spouses’ club meeting, “I’m new here and I really just want to make friends.”
“I’d like a pint of Guinness,” she called to the bartender who barely looked up at her when she walked in the door.
And, there I was…. within a year of my husband taking command of an 1100 Soldier combat arms unit, he was deployed. In my role as the senior spouse, I worked with our rear-detachment to host four unit-wide events that year – the first being a Halloween Trunk or Treat. I met with all six company-level family readiness group (FRG) leaders, explained my concept, and asked my village for their support.
Allow me to introduce myself, I’m Julie. I have been with my Army Reserve husband for over 13 years, married for almost 7 years, and have a lot of different experiences as a military spouse. I’m also new to Mission:Milspouse so first let me share just a little bit about myself.
What is a Geographic Bachelor or Geo-Bachelor? It is when a service member and family make the decision to live in different locations due to the service members upcoming PCS, or to allow a spouse to not have to give up their career due to a service members PCS.
The dating scene in your early twenties can be quite the adventure. Especially as a single mom who wants something stable and genuine. In a military town, you have plenty of fish in the sea. However, you don’t always get the luck of the draw.
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