Christmas Decorations for Holiday Deployments
The deployment when my husband was deployed over the holidays was the hardest deployment for him. In fact, Christmas was not the same even after he returned for several years…
Thankful for Deployment Communication
Recently, I was on a trip with my aunt and we talked a lot about when my uncle served in the Army. He completed four tours in Vietnam while she…
The Word “Casualty” in the Military World
I think to most in the civilian world, the word “casualty” means death. However, in the military world, it can also mean wounded. Let the wife who doesn’t know that…
Save Your Sanity and Prepare For The Deployment
Is it the beginning of the end of your sanity? Absolutely not! When it comes to deployments, I think this is the first feeling that many of us have, especially…
You Are A Warrior: Dealing with Deployments
Did you know that you were a warrior? Well, you are. We all know our loved ones are soldiers, warriors, and heroes, but you too are a warrior. The word…
Living with PTSD and TBI: Welcome Home
A site visitor submitted this post, and it represents her experience. First, I am married to an Army Reserve soldier diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain…
Ask An Army Spouse: Should I Move Home During Deployment?
Dear Army Wife, What do other Army wives suggest during a deployment, staying or moving back home? I am weighing my options right now and I would like to know…
Celebrating Holidays in the Army…or Forgetting Them Entirely
It’s that time of year again. While many soldiers are returning from Iraq (though most are not quite in time for the holidays), thousands are still deployed to Afghanistan and…
Staying Safe During Deployments
Whether you live on post or off post, you should be even more aware of your surroundings when your soldier is deployed. Here are a few tips to help keep…