Depressed Letters from Basic Training
Lately, I have received quite a few emails from concerned Army wives, Army parents and Army girlfriends about the first few letters they have received from their Army soldier in…
Communication During Basic Training
Your Army soldier has just left and if I had to guess, any mention of the Army or anything patriotic right now brings instant tears to your eyes. Don’t worry;…
Checklist for Before He Leaves for Basic Training
If you are like most soon to be Army wives, the thought of your husband leaving for weeks or months is overwhelming and a bit unreal. But like it or…
Living with Your Soldier at AIT FAQs
I have received lots of questions about being able to move with your soldier to AIT. Most Army spouses are understandably anxious about getting to live together again. Let’s tackle…
Ask An Army Spouse: Basic Training Letters & Communication
Holding Mail During Basic Training My husband has been at basic training for a week. When he called me, he said he had not received any letters. I have sent…