Yep, I’m going there. If you want to get a debate started with a quickness online, simply bring up this subject. You’ll have people speaking up who rarely do and others who are always outspoken become even more so. Let’s examine the most common debates in the enlisted vs officer world of debate. And just for full disclosure — my…
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Are Army Wives More Blunt?
This question arose a few weeks ago. The woman mentioned that she believed that Army spouses are more blunt and to the point. She also said that she felt like some became more that way over time and because of the influence of the Army. I do believe that the Army does harden you in some sense. You simply can’t…
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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 was home with three kids waiting on any word about his safety. She told me about how little communication they had and about the very short communications she would receive…
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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 get a phone call about multiple casualties in her husband’s unit and you will surely be on the other end of a complete melt-down. I remember the very first phone…
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Learn From My Mistake: Don’t Contact His Chain of Command
I did it. Okay, I admit it. When my husband was in basic training, I was anxiously awaiting information that was supposed to arrive on when I should pick him up for Exodus. News flash: I have ZERO patience. And the Army only made it worse, if that’s even possible. Every day, I went home to check the mail just…
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