Oh… Military Life! This is likely what brought you to Mission: Milspouse in the first place. It is what binds the military community together with its wildly unique lifestyle.
Whether you are here to learn how to better live in this military life, how to support a loved one who is living the military lifestyle, or to see if this lifestyle is something you may like to be a part of, you have come to the right place.
Here at Mission: Milispouse the military lifestyle is what inspires us, drives our home lives, our moves, and our service member’s career, and gives us a camaraderie like no other. So welcome friend, take a seat and read more about all things that make us who we are and make the military lifestyle a life like no other!
Memorial Day is a day I will always struggle with.
Memorial Day 2012 will always be the most memorable and heartbreaking holiday I have ever experienced.
That emotional day, Toby was returned to us in a flag-draped casket after he lost his life in Afghanistan.
I’m sure we’ve all had those times when we wonder, “Why do I live this lifestyle?” It’s difficult, and sometimes I just want to throw my hands up in the air and say, I’m done! I don’t want to do this anymore! Will you please get me out?! Then, I have days where I love the lifestyle and all the unique experiences I have because of the military.
We are currently stationed at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, which is known for several things: temperate climate, massive amounts of coffee shops, and of course—rain.
My husband and I love it here. The rain doesn’t bother us too much because, really, we don’t get more rain than most places, it just falls more frequently. Typically just a small, gentle drizzle. Rarely is the rain a show stopper.
My husband has been in the Army nearly 10 years. Sometimes I can’t believe he’s already this far into his career or that so much time has passed so quickly. Throughout the years, we’ve lived in various places across America: Hawaii, Virginia, Washington. Aside from Hawaii, he has managed to avoid an OCONUS assignment—until now. Do I stay, or do I go?
I think most of us have a certain “color” we look good wearing. My color is green. This revelation was rather odd to me, because green really isn’t my favorite color (Infantry blue, baby! #America). But, for some odd reason, green just works on me, and right now, we are in a season of spring. Things are fresh. New. Blossoming. Green. Unfortunately, my favorite shirt, husbands ACUs, and grass in the backyard aren’t the only things that are green in my life. Sometimes, my attitude is a bit green, leading to my green dream.
Being a military spouse means I’m pretty tough. I can do a lot and take even more. I experience life in a way that most people can’t imagine. I’m the 3%! The 3% that know the importance of care packages, how a home can be made anywhere, and that friends do not need to be in the same time zone to be valuable. I also know that there are a few things that mean a lot to milspouses and military families.
Mission: Milspouse is a
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El Paso, TX 79904