Deployment
It's always a shock when my husband tells me he has to deploy. I go through various emotions coping with deployment separation: I cry and ask if the military can send someone else. (No.) I panic and think I can't do it all on my own. photo credit: Kristen Wong After that comes acceptance, but it's generally a nervous acceptance. I [...]
Military ResourcesHow to Unpack After a PCS Without Completely Losing It
We recently moved from Tinker AFB in Oklahoma to JBSA-Lackland in San Antonio. I won't lie, we had some stressful moments. We're still unpacking, because we have a lot of stuff. You'd think by now, we'd learn to read up on PCS moving tips and KonMari our house or at least minimize the clutter. But there are ways to get through all the [...]
Military Base Gate Etiquette: 10 Small Ways to Avoid a Giant SNAFU
Ah, the military police at the gates. They’re the ones who stand in the intense heat, bitter cold and torrential downpours as they check ID cards. They stand for hours and skip meals. If they have a moment, it’s a quick one to swallow a few bites. My husband was military police—or rather, since he is in the Air Force, he’s known as [...]
You Know You’re Living In Base Housing When…
Living on base is something many military members and military families decide to do. After all, it means you can call someone if something breaks. Some housing companies don’t even require you to pay electric and water bills, so it can be a good deal. I’ve lived in military base housing for fourteen years and have encountered all sorts [...]
MilSpouse LifeYou Know You’re At The Commissary When…
The commissary. The grocery store on military bases. This is where I primarily shop on a weekly basis and I’ve encountered all sorts of things as a military spouse. Here are some of them. Related: 9 Hidden Ways to Save Money Shopping on Base at the Commissary and Exchange (Photo by by LCpl Glen Santy, DVIDS) You know you’re at [...]
