There is nothing like a good love story. We asked AW101 readers how they met their spouse and received some fun responses! From those who crossed paths in elementary, middle or high school, to those who met online, or to those simply in the right place at the right time — here are 10 of […] Read more…
Help! My Spouse Is A Gamer!
We all need to decompress and unwind after a long day. But what happens when a pastime infringes on home life and becomes problematic? We asked AW101 readers if their spouses gamed and how they felt about it. Some were simply accepting of it, and others not only gamed with their spouses but also bragged […] 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…
What We Miss When You’re Away
For military couples, time apart is a given. Absence can make the heart grow fonder, and we wanted to know what our Army Wife 101 readers miss most when their spouse is gone. Here are some of our favorite responses. “The smell of his cologne, his arms wrapped around me, hearing his boots as he […] Read more…
Diary of a Deployment 4: Feeding My Soul
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…
A Letter To My Deployed Husband
Dear Husband, I tripped over your boots today. They were in the middle of our bedroom floor and I didn’t expect my toe to meet a sturdy combat boot first thing in the morning. At first I was annoyed, but then I quietly moved your boots aside, knowing that they would rest there for the […] Read more…