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  Posted by J w Thu Jun 5, 2008 6:52am PDT

  I am a military spouse of 26 years in the army, we are now retired. There are lots of things for you to do, you want work for AAFES(Army, Air Force Exchange Services) Or perhaps the Commissary, whatever it is you dream of, you can do. I met great people whereever we were stationed. I truely miss the military. Most of the time, we met great people, invited them over and just hung out, because everybody misses their family while away, but in the military families try to stick together, i had a great experince no matter where we were stationed. Good Luck, i think you will love it.

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  Posted by amed0819 Thu Jun 5, 2008 6:59am PDT

  The one thing I can suggest, as an ARMY wife...find a career that can also travel with you...ex: medicine, teacher.... something that you know can work from area to area. On base there are alot of resources that are here to help the spouses in finding jobs....if you are in love...go for it! Good Luck

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  Posted by Sam Thu Jun 5, 2008 7:08am PDT

  I'm not a military spouse but i have friends who are and I'm in the Air Force. Just because your husband is in the military it doesnt mean you have to be. i mean, yeah you gotta move around too, but make a life for yourself. Make friends, go out, do things, work, continue your education. Theres so much to do plus you have the benefit of seeing the world/country without being in the military. lol enjoy, i know you'll love it.

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  Posted by Mmgirl Thu Jun 5, 2008 8:45am PDT

  Sure you can! You get to have your dreams and have the stability of your husband never being out of a job unless he makes some choices. It is a very good life is you are not in the military. They literally take care of everything for you.

  For help with stuff it depends on the branch of service but all of them have some sort of family support business. For the Navy it is called the fleet and family support center. They have job boards and other various things to make your transition easier. I would definitly utilize the free gym and pools! Not enough spouses take advantage of these. No membership fees and you get to look fabulous and take your mind off anything that may be stressing you out.

  School is a really good idea. Heck your life is pretty much paid for so get in to college. Do not get in to the wives clubs. They are nothing but a place to spread gossip and find out who other people's husbands are sleeping with. (Yup that is right military people cheat a lot!) My suggestion is to distance your self away from the military aspect of things and get out in town. Sure take advantage of everything they offer but make a life for yourself outside the military.

  This is all coming from an ex navy girl who served on a few ships for over 4 years and watched married people go completely insane overseas, on the ship, and even in port and not just the men.

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  Posted by cierstanrandolph Wed Jul 30, 2008 4:40pm PDT

  I AM A MOTHER OF ONE DAUGHTER, AN MY FIANCE IS NOW ABOUT TO BE IN THE ARMY, WITH ALL TRAINING AN THINGS, I NEVER BEEN OUT OF MARYLAND, AN I ALWAYS WANTED TO RAISE MY DAUGHTER HERE AN GET MARRIED. BUT I JUST THINK HE IS THINKING OF HISELF AND NOT ABOUT US. I TOLD HIM I'M GOING TO STAY HERE FOR A YEAR WHILE I WORK AT THIS NEW JOB AND HE GOES TO THE ARMY, HE GOT MAD, CAUSE I DON'T WANT TO MARRY HIM BEFORE HE GOES OFF TO THE ARMY, I WANT US TO WAIT, SO I CAN BRING SOME INCOME WHILE HE'S HOLDING THE FORT THERE. AM I BEING SELFISH????OR IS HE?

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