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…
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…
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…
Deployment Songs
If you’re like me, you have songs you listen to during each deployment. Laughing Through Tears There are the “drive into a pine tree” songs (and please don’t actually do…
Notifications During Army Deployments
*This article discusses what happens if your soldier is KIA. It is not an easy subject to write about or read. You have been warned.* Before your soldier deployed, he…
Dealing with Multiple Deployments
Just within the last few weeks, I have heard from several Army spouses that their soldier has become the “lucky” recipient of deployment orders for the third or fourth time…
The Importance of Attending Pre-Deployment Briefing
Most units will require the soldier to attend if the family members are unable to be there. If at all possible, you should try to attend the pre-deployment briefing. My…
Support Systems During Deployments
When my soldier deploys overseas to a war zone, support is definitely a necessity. In my experience, those with the strongest support network are also the ones who survive the…
How to Survive a Deployment
These stories were submitted by website visitors. ***** Karina’s Story My fiancee is in the Army and this is his first deployment. He left at the end of January and…