Nine years. That’s how long my husband has been in the Army. And now it’s time to consider ETS and reenlistment.
ETS and Reenlistment
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Military Life
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!
My First Battle Buddies
On June 16, I left my San Francisco home of three years and moved to Southern Alabama to be with my fiancé, who at that point, was in the beginnings of flight school. Stepping off that plane in the Alabama summer heat, I’ve never felt so many emotions. I was ecstatic that, after four years apart, my fiancé and I would finally have our first home together. I was terrified that I had just quit my job at Google and didn’t have a clue what I’d do for work. But most of all, I was so nervous about meeting people and finding my first battle buddies. Would it be difficult to find friends?
Our Children Won’t Remember
On the day this post publishes, it is Sept. 11.
9/11.
Patriots Day.
National Day of Service.
To the Parent of “That” Child
To the parent of the child that screamed during the entire 20-minute line at the commissary, who I could also tell is was the verge of tears and insanity: I have been there.
The Difficulty of Putting Food on the Table
There’s been an awful lot of talk lately about how many service members use food pantries and food stamps.
A lot of talk.
The last number I saw was 620,000 out of 1.4 million. I hope that number is inflated to appeal to a broad public’s compassion. I understand the usage of these public assistance programs in a way I never would have two years ago.
Searching For Your Passion
Everyone has a passion for something, something they love to do and can’t imagine not having as a part of their lives. It could be that you love cooking or that you love to decorate your home. Whatever it may be, there is a passion out there for everyone.
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