Last year my brother, an Army officer, told me of his intentions to use some leave around Christmas to travel with my sister-in-law rather than going to visit family. His reasoning was that … [Read more...]
Remember
When your spouse is gone, your entire life is in the shadow of deployment. You feel the weight of his/her absence at every holiday, birthday, and anniversary. And then the moment your … [Read more...]
What Do You Mean You ‘Can’t'?
Is it just me or does anyone else find it fascinating how our spouses can do all kinds of technical, important or even dangerous work and yet not be willing/able to do some very elementary … [Read more...]
Happy Trails
With Christmas and the New Year just around the corner, I'm sure many of you are planning on doing some traveling. For some of you, that may entail just a few hours by car or plane. … [Read more...]
Preparing for Deployment Update
A few resource updates have been added to my previous posting, Preparing for Deployment. I will continue to keep the post updated as new items come out, so that we can all be well prepared for … [Read more...]
Ok Folks, move on the shows over. You don’t need to go home but you can’t stay here. Come back tommorow for the noon showing, and try the veal.
The Commissary... There is really nothing worse than a screaming and crying child. OK, there are worse things than a screaming and crying child, a lot of things. But a screaming and crying child … [Read more...]
And the News is So Good
What was the first lesson you learned as a military spouse? Mine was "Hurry up and wait." Hurry up and get to your next duty station. Wait for housing. Hurry up and get … [Read more...]
From the Mailbag
A milspouse writes of trouble she's having with her civilian friend.I am a Deployed Reservist's spouse and I have not seen any comments on friendships with non-military girlfriends. My BF is great but … [Read more...]
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NMFA Government and You E-News – December 19, 2006
Topics in this Week's News Include: 1. New DoD Policy Focuses on Mental Health and Deployment 2. 2007 Housing Rates Posted 3. AMVETS Report Highlights Needs of Returning Service Members 4. Adaptive … [Read more...]
For the Want of a Sock
When hubby came home from Basic Training he followed the advice of one of the people in his training barracks, "Tie a sock around your duffel's handle so that you know which one is yours at the … [Read more...]
My Life as a Public Service Announcement
I had to travel to MN with my oldest son last week. On the plane coming back, I sat down next to a young man who looked haggard and frayed! He was on his cell phone and I couldn't help … [Read more...]
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Did you know?
This week's Military Report includes: Air Force Launches New Television ProgramBlue Angels Announce 2007 Show ScheduleFree Phone Cards Offered During the HolidaysGreenCare for TroopsNew Features … [Read more...]
Childrearing Resources for During Deployment
One reader is interested in advice for dealing with the issues that stem from having a pre-schooler during a deployment My child is an infant, so I do not have any personal experiences to offer those … [Read more...]
All I want for Christmas…
The question was posted over at the Castle... ..."Whattaya Want for Christmas?" So, I answered. I was in a somewhat melancholy mood and trying my best to avoid throwing myself a pity … [Read more...]
Open Thread
We're currently working on some upgrades to SpouseBUZZ. These upgrades will include adding a handful of new authors, one of them is a Coast Guard spouse. With that addition, we'll have all branches of … [Read more...]
Scenes from a Chapel
On Sunday I took my children to CCD (when I was growing up it was Catechism, then for my eldest daughter it was called PRE - but in reality it is what is commonly known as "Sunday … [Read more...]
2007 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
FYI: The 2007 BAH rates are now available. Hope this is helpful for some of you! … [Read more...]
From the Mailbag
A milspouse with two Autistic children sends this information:Today I found a mention that Tricare is visiting their ECHO policy as it applies to Autism... this is a HUGE deal and we need to … [Read more...]
