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!

Attitude of Gratitude, 365

by Sharita Knobloch | Aug 21, 2014 | Blog, Experience, Military Life

I would say that for the most part, I am a pretty optimistic, positive person with an attitude for gratitude.

But honestly, I have my days where that is so not the case.

The TDY Blues

by Retired Blogger | Aug 14, 2014 | Blog, Experience, Military Life

I was extremely lucky for the past six months because the Army pretty much gave me uninterrupted time with my service member. With the exception of two small, week-long TDYs, we’ve been inseparable. It’s actually the most time we’ve ever spent together, and it has been awesome.

The Hardship of a Hardship Tour

by Retired Blogger | Aug 12, 2014 | Blog, Experience, Military Life, Relationships

Well, it has been a month. A month of sleeping on my own, a month of taking care of the house and family on my own, a month since my service member left for a year-long hardship tour to Korea. I know many spouses have gone on this same journey, and I have wonderful friends who have given me great details of what to expect from a hardship tour.

It Takes a (Milspouse) Village to Get a Job

by Retired Blogger | Aug 4, 2014 | Blog, Career & Education, Experience, Military Life

I’ve been in a funk. A slump. A professional job pitfall. I’ve applied to more than 150 jobs in a year. I’ve interviewed a handful of times. No second interviews. No offers.

What Type of Battle Buddy Are You?

by Retired Blogger | Aug 3, 2014 | Blog, Experience, Military Life, Relationships

I remember one time, sitting outside, having my weekly wine with my neighbor, when we started a discussion about her new-found “job” as a battalion commander’s spouse. She was sharing how she felt blessed that she had such great friends and neighbors (battle buddies) because she is feeling a bit “lost in the sauce” when it comes to meeting all of the expectations and answering all of the questions that have come along with her role in her husband’s new position.