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The Other “Important” Information They Need

After a spate of freak car accidents in our area, I was prompted to wonder what my kids would do if something happened to me. Would they know who to call to come to them? My husband and I are sticklers for having our Will, our Living Will, Power of Attorney...

Published Sat, Jul 23 2011 6:09 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life, Legal & Financial

Homecoming Fantasy, Meet Reality

At the beginning of this deployment, I had grand plans for how I would welcome my husband home after his six months of flying around the world as part of the traveling rock and roll show that is a COD det. Amongst the things on my pre-homecoming checklist...

Published Fri, Jul 22 2011 10:35 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Reintegration

Did You Just Try to Pronounce an Acronym?

My husband has a board today and I’ve been helping him study for a couple weeks now. It’s been (less than) really fun for me. He has a study guide and I ask him questions. There are rate (mos) related questions, command specific questions...

Published Thu, Jul 21 2011 7:30 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Humor, Military Life, military humor, military acronyms

Military Marriages: For Love or Money?

I recently read an article on our Big Daddy site about Marines perpetuating fraud by entering into sham marriages in order to collect BAH. Military officials are charging three California-based Marine corporals with fraud and larceny for entering in a...

Published Thu, Jul 21 2011 5:11 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family

Uniform Purses: Appropriate or Disrespectful?

I’ll be the first to admit, maybe I’m old school in my thinking. There, it’s out there. The other day I got an email from the wives email circuit at our base passing on a request from the other unit here. The email requested “unserviceable”...

Published Wed, Jul 20 2011 8:31 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

The Packing Doldrums

Military moves are a completely unique experience. I cant think of anything else that makes you so busy and so bored at the exact same time. I spent the last two days racing around my house figuring out what, exactly constitutes an “opened liquid” (what...

Published Wed, Jul 20 2011 6:58 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: PCS

Except in December

Ah, kids…they certainly do have a clear perspective on some things. My oldest daughter just left for summer camp and is attending a civilian drama camp courtesy of this generous program. There will be many other Navy kids there, too. Over breakfast...

Published Tue, Jul 19 2011 5:27 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Humor, kids, brats, army, football, game, Navy

Should the Commissary Ban Plastic Bags?

The commander of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Virginia wants to ban plastic bags from his installation, including from the commissary and exchange, by 2013, I report today at Military.com. Plastic bags, he said, are terrible for the environment and...

Published Mon, Jul 18 2011 11:48 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life, Spouse & Family News

He Says, She Says

Over the weekend, a friend of mine copied me in on an email discussion. Her husband, a service member, was also on the email chain. His response to the subject being discussed was, “totally unsat.” I laughed. “Unsat” is such a...

Published Mon, Jul 18 2011 10:14 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Humor, Military Life

No Benefits for Gay MilSpouses

As the full repeal of the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” rule approaches, details are emerging on the question of just what benefits gay spouses of military members can receive. And the answer is “not many.” According to a story today at Military.com, gay spouses...

Published Mon, Jul 18 2011 6:02 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: FRG/Spouse Support, Spouse & Family News

Shop from Home Challenge

With our recent PCS pack out and our impending move to a remote location, the issue of efficiently utilizing our resources has been on my mind. Because of the location of our new duty station, we will be ordering our food from the commissary through an...

Published Sun, Jul 17 2011 11:19 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

Belatedly Affected By New BAH Rates

We learned at the end of last year that BAH levels would drop in some areas in 2011. We also learned that it was dropping a whopping 8% in our area. But we breathed a sigh of relief when we read that the drop would not affect those of us already living...

Published Sun, Jul 17 2011 10:57 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: PCS, Legal & Financial

Homecoming Shows: Love Them or Hate Them?

There are now two television shows dedicated to military homecomings. The Lifetime Channel just closed out its first season of ‘Coming Home’ and The Learning Channel debuted ‘Surprise Homecoming’ in July. ‘Coming Home’ is hosted by Matt Rogers, who was...

Published Sun, Jul 17 2011 5:02 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Entertainment

Nobody Puts “Baby” on a Schedule?

My husband and I have been married a little over two years, so the “when are you going to have kids?” questions have started. I don’t mind these questions, and usually just smile and say “not yet.” Unless, of course, someone is touching my stomach when...

Published Sat, Jul 16 2011 9:32 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family, Military Life

A PCS Intervention Letter to Myself

Dear Me, You know how I feel about you. You have come light years from the young woman who, by accident, called the commissary the commiserary. I’ve watched you grow and develop into a military spouse who knows when to say “Sir” and...

Published Sat, Jul 16 2011 4:56 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: PCS, Humor

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