There are so many programs available to our families through the military; however the problem is that not enough of us know about them. Here are a few that I have come across. I hope that you will be able to gather some good information and resources. 1. Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)- EFMP is [...]
For me, one of the hardest parts about being away from post was the lack of information. I felt disconnected and uninformed about things that other wives seem to just magically know. I realize now that it wasn’t magic at all, these wives were just utilizing the resources provided to them. Of course, at the [...]
I get asked many questions about the National Guard, but the one I hear the most frequently is “What is the difference between the National Guard and Reserves?”. There are many similarities, but one major difference. The National Guard reports to both the state government and the federal government. Both the governor of the state [...]
Light blue pants and a dark blue jacket, obviously a woman was not consulted when the dress blue uniform was decided upon. If you are anything like me, your first question would be, “Why?”. So here it goes: When the cavalry was first being formed way back when, Soldiers riding horses would take off their [...]
Hooray! Your service member proposed! Now just to rent the reception hall, find the perfect dress, contact the caterer, the string quartet… Whoa there! You’re forgetting something: Picking a date. Commandment 9: Pick Thy Time Frame Open up any major bridal magazine – they’ll typically allot about a year for planning. That’s all fine and [...]
Don’t worry, I’m not all sunshine and rainbows about the Army life. In fact, my next post will be about the top 10 reasons I hate the Army. Without further adieu, let’s get started. 10. Met a Variety of People I suppose before he joined the Army, most would say I had lived a somewhat [...]
“Welcome to Army Wife life! Here is a packet of information that will tell you everything you will ever need to know about being an Army Wife!” Do you wish someone had said that to you when you first started this journey? You’re not alone! Every day, all across America, women are wishing they knew [...]
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Welcome everyone! I’ll start off by giving a short intro of myself: I’m Brittany, a 20-something veteran Army wife. I was blessed enough to be born in the wonderful state of North Carolina, but thanks to the Army I’m currently living in Colorado with my husband and two precious pups. I am attending college as [...]
Every other Thursday I would like to take one small tradition that is normally conducted on a regular basis in or around the Army and discuss it: where it came from, why we do it, what it is, and how the tradition is executed. I thought it only fitting as my first “Talking Tradition Thursday” [...]
Welcome to being a National Guard wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend, or in some other way interested in the National Guard! My name is Danielle and my boyfriend Clark is in the Army National Guard, and while I don’t believe that I am an expert by any means, I am going to tell you about our [...]
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