For military girlfriends and wives, basic training often marks the first time we have to separate from our significant other. The lack of permitted technology and communications makes this time apart incredibly difficult. You’ll experience a great deal of waiting, wondering, listening for your phone and checking your mailbox. The good news is that there is a […] Read more…
From The Inbox: Housing Allowance During Bootcamp and Moving With My Soldier
Q. I am preparing for my new life as an army wife. My husband is still at the beginning stages of processing, he is going for testing and exams next week I think. So I’m trying to prepare for his absence financially, when he is away at basic training and AIT. I have a question […] Read more…
Ask Army Wife 101: When Do We Get Paid & How Pay Works
Disclaimer: I am not a professional military expert and any and all advice should be verified with the proper military office or official. Q. Hello, I’ve been reading some of your blogs, love them. I also noticed that you haven’t been on lately so we will see how this goes. My fiance just recently left […] Read more…
CinchCast #2: Should This Soldier Get Married Before BCT or After?
A soon to be soldier contacted me to find out should he get married before Bootcamp or AIT. I shared my opinion with him: Read more…