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A "shot" in the back

Today was a little backwards for me. I went to the doctor to have an epidural injection in my back for the first time. I have suffered from back pain since 1996 - got medically discharged from the Army because...

Published Mon, Oct 12 2009 9:08 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Family Matters, Marriage, Wounded Spouse

A recent deer in headlights moment.

The other day I was working with a nurse going through childcare information so she could check things off in the computer that different topics had been reviewed and they could be confident in our ability to care for the...

Published Mon, Oct 12 2009 10:34 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

A Change I Would Like To See

I usually try not to complain, but darn it, I am cranky. And it seems such a simple problem. And I'm sure I'm not the only military family member who has been frustrated by it. One of my children recently...

Published Sun, Oct 11 2009 12:32 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Military Brats

Military Health System News

Information from MHS: October is Women's Health Month. Healthy Debate is asking - what the Department of Defense should continue, improve or change to better support the health of female service members, particularly the wounded, ill or injured. Check...

Published Fri, Oct 09 2009 4:52 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: TriCare

2009 Military Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Dates and information available after the jump. Chart and information can be linked here. Destination Express 1st Class Priority PAL SAM Parcel Post APO/FPO AE 090-092 18 Dec 11 Dec 11 Dec 04 Dec 27 Nov 13 Nov APO/FPO AE...

Published Thu, Oct 08 2009 6:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Miscellaneous, Resources

"If..."

Out of the blue, DH asked me the other night, "If I died, would you get remarried?" I sat thoughtfully for a moment, wondering why he was asking me this. Me: "I don't know. It would be the last thing...

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 9:03 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Marriage, Anticipatory Grief

My Children Have Lost Their Minds

We are remarkably close to my husband's return home for R&R, or mid-tour leave, or whatever it is called nowadays. We're all obviously a little excited, but I am overwhelmed by the level of wackiness coming out of my children....

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 6:01 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Family Matters, Military Brats, Reintegration

Photos from AUSA Family Forums

The hall was filled with FRG leaders and Commanders from across the country: General Casey addresses the crowd: Mrs. Casey addresses the crowd: Secretary of the Army, John McHugh, Chief of Staff of the Army, General Casey and Sergeant Major...

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 9:59 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Family Matters

Army Spouses Always Speak Their Mind: AUSA-Day One

If you've never attended an AUSA Annual Meeting, it's a fantastic event. Today I attended a Military Family Forum titled, "Army Families, The Strength Behind the Soldier." Although this conference is Army-Centric, many of the issues...

Published Mon, Oct 05 2009 8:47 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Family Matters

When Last We Saw Our Intrepid Reporter...

And of course I mean the lovely and talented Andi: who is currently at the AUSA Exposition and Meeting and will be attempting to liveblog the panels. She sent these pictures to show the conference gearing up: And the chairs...

Published Mon, Oct 05 2009 11:12 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

For a Little Laugh

Semper Fi Wife revealed the existence of the following YouTube video to me, and I've been laughing about it ever since. My children are even singing parts of it around the house. I'd like to add something else you should...

Published Mon, Oct 05 2009 8:46 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

It Rubs Off

One of the best things about getting together with my military spouse friends is the common language we speak. I mean, we all speak militarese with various levels of proficiency, but there is a common sense of humor as well....

Published Fri, Oct 02 2009 8:51 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

T.G.I.October!

I, for one, am so glad September is FINALLY over! September was the month the kids spent getting readjusted to school. The kindergartner still hasn't quite gotten there. She loves school, but it's kicking her little patootie. She's just so...

Published Thu, Oct 01 2009 1:38 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

Substance Abuse and Military Kids

An online educational campaign is underway to help you and your military children discuss substance abuse. Military Teen Drug Use Targeted Concerned about drug and alcohol use among teens in military families, three organizations are undertaking an online...

Published Wed, Sep 30 2009 6:36 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Military Brats, Resources

Women on Submarines?

This weekend, redlegmeg and I were talking about how different the roles of the various services are from one another. Although military spouses from every branch share many of the same challenges and joys of military life, even within our...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2009 8:16 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

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Military Health System News

2009 Military Holiday Mailing Deadlines

"If..."

My Children Have Lost Their Minds

Photos from AUSA Family Forums

Army Spouses Always Speak Their Mind: AUSA-Day One

When Last We Saw Our Intrepid Reporter...

For a Little Laugh

It Rubs Off

T.G.I.October!

Substance Abuse and Military Kids

Women on Submarines?