Military families live a unique lifestyle that involves both incredible opportunities as well as numerous sacrifices. When it comes to deployment, we often think of the service member, but forget how those left to hold down the home front, especially the children, are affected. As I type these words, my husband is deployed to Afghanistan […] Read more…
Milspouses Share: Reintegration Tips
Military life involves many hellos and goodbyes, with deployment being the most intense example. You and your spouse can spend anywhere from a few months to a year apart, all the while dreaming of the beauty of homecoming. At first, things are perfect, then you remember/notice things that you had practically forgotten about. Little hiccups […] Read more…
Diary of a Deployment 5: Homecoming Jitters
My name is Jackie and I am an Army wife. My husband has served for five years and has been fortunate enough (in my eyes, not so much his), to be assigned to non-deploying units. Everything changed the day he informed me that he had to deploy. I invite you to join us as I […] Read more…
What You Need to Know About Homecoming
It’s the day every military spouse looks forward to — homecoming. You are finally reunited with your sweetheart, but have some questions and some nerves. We asked Army Wife 101 readers what advice they could share about Homecoming. From new to seasoned spouses, here is what they want you to know. Manage Expectations “Don’t get […] Read more…