Military Wives

[Lucky's Mom]

I was just wondering how many military wives we have on here? My husband is in the Air Force. He will have been in for 4 years in March. He plans on staying in for 20 years. Its very tough being a military wife & dealing with all the seperation & crap the military deals you. At least we get good benefits! So who else is a military wife?

[DaisyMaesMom]

I'm not, but I have sooooo much respect for you gals.. Sometimes, there are just those days that I am so darn glad that Daddy on the way home...

[bchgirl]

I'm not a military wife, but I'm surrounded by them. I live the Tidewater area of Virginia. We have every military installation here...the Marines, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and if you're in the Navy....bet you're stationed in Norfolk at least once

[Carters Mom]

My daughter, Sebastians Mom, is a Marine wife. My sil has been in almost 6 years.

I'm a Marine Mom -- my son has been in for 3 years and was recently notified that he will receive the Navy Commendation Medal with a Combat V for an event that went down recently while he was in Iraq.

I fully support all military families!

[Lucky's Mom]

Originally Posted by Carters Mom

My daughter, Sebastians Mom, is a Marine wife. My sil has been in almost 6 years.

I'm a Marine Mom -- my son has been in for 3 years and was recently notified that he will receive the Navy Commendation Medal with a Combat V for an event that went down recently while he was in Iraq.

I fully support all military families!

Wow! That's pretty cool that he gets a medal. My cousin is in the Marines & is in Iraq right now. Its his 2nd time over. He said once he gets back he's getting out!
My husband actually just got 2 medals. I don't really know what for, he just showed them 2 me the other day & said look what I got!

[cheryl000]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

I'm not a military wife, but I'm surrounded by them. I live the Tidewater area of Virginia. We have every military installation here...the Marines, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and if you're in the Navy....bet you're stationed in Norfolk at least once

I was in the navy for 4 1/2 years. My husband is still in. San Diego is our only real duty station so far (we both went to our schools in Chicago.) We actually have never been stationed in Norfolk. My husband lived there for a while (he was a Navy brat) so he avoids that place like the plague. No offense or anything, I think he just likes bigger cities more.
We are currently up for his shore duty orders and have no idea where we even want to go. They are not letting us more any further west than TX. So that's probably where we'll end up. We're trying to inch our way back to Illinois I guess. I hate it though because we are moving away from everything we know. I don't have any family close to there and we've made so many good friends here (even though most are in the military and are eventually going to leave anyways as well.) At least I've learned how important friendships are and how hard the good ones are to find. I've also learned how important family is and now much I miss them.

[Carters Mom]

Originally Posted by Lucky's Mom

Wow! That's pretty cool that he gets a medal. My cousin is in the Marines & is in Iraq right now. Its his 2nd time over. He said once he gets back he's getting out!
My husband actually just got 2 medals. I don't really know what for, he just showed them 2 me the other day & said look what I got!

This is the information we found on his award. http://foxfall.com/fmd-navy-com.htm

From another site:
The Commendation Medal is awarded by local commanders, allowing for a broad interpertation of the criteria for which the medal may be awarded. For instance, in the U.S. Navy and United States Marines, the Commendation Medal is considered a somewhat high decoration reserved for Department level officers, senior CPOs, and as a retirement award.

It isn't easy to get one of these. I knew it was for something BIG but didn't know what until this past Sunday. Once he realized that I found out and he has told all of his family, I'll post to let you all know what kind of hero he is.

Needless to say, I am a very proud (and worried) Marine mom!

[Skittles_Momma]

I've been an Army wife for almost 8yrs. Hubby has been in for 10 yrs and is going to do 20. I dont mind him being gone, sometimes I look forward to it. We are at our 3rd post right now! We have 2 more yrs here and I dont know where we are going next.

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by cheryl000

I was in the navy for 4 1/2 years. My husband is still in. San Diego is our only real duty station so far (we both went to our schools in Chicago.) We actually have never been stationed in Norfolk. My husband lived there for a while (he was a Navy brat) so he avoids that place like the plague. No offense or anything, I think he just likes bigger cities more.
We are currently up for his shore duty orders and have no idea where we even want to go. They are not letting us more any further west than TX. So that's probably where we'll end up. We're trying to inch our way back to Illinois I guess. I hate it though because we are moving away from everything we know. I don't have any family close to there and we've made so many good friends here (even though most are in the military and are eventually going to leave anyways as well.) At least I've learned how important friendships are and how hard the good ones are to find. I've also learned how important family is and now much I miss them.

Hey, no dissing Norfolk....kidding. I grew up here and I never ever dated anyone in the military. I didn't want to do the "send off at the pier" thing. I wanted my husband to stay home....ok he goes on business trips sometimes, but we usually go visit. He's civil service with the DOD, so his trips are to Navy bases. Spent a week in San Diego in Point Luma (sp?)...beautiful. My daughter wishes her dad was in the military 'cause when her friends move...it's been to Europe and Italy I'd prefer to just go on vacation there

[heather_lathrop]

:goodjob: :thumbsup



I am not a military wife myself.. My Best friend (cpmarried) has been a military wife for a while now! And there is not a day that goes by that I don't wonder how she does it. With three kids, and her husband being in Iraq for the second time. She is probably going to post on this thread too! Her screen name is cpmarried. If she does, she should get some major pats on the back from us. Thats for sure!


Paula if you read this, I love you! And I miss you everyday!

I can't wait until you come home again!

And thank you for the sacrifice's that you yourself have made for us.

And thank you to all of our Service men and women all over the world

And thanks to all the other military wives out there. Because you really do have the hardest job!!!

[cpmarried]

I am a Proud Military Wife! My hubby is the Army and has been for almost 5 yrs! We have been married for a month longer than he has been in! We are currently at our second duty station (Ft. Campbell) and he is on his second tour of duty in Iraq! It is not to bad! I really miss at times! He missed our baby being born, but he will be here on two weeks leave soon enough! It is hard being a mitlitary wife, but hey someone has to do it! It deff is the hardest job in the military! Well ttyl!

Paula

[Lexi Rae]

just want to say thankyou
for being there for us and supporting our country.....go USA.

[txshopper73]

Military brat, here. I admire those that serve our country each and every day in the military. I still get teary eyed listening to the Star Spangled Banner. Almost became a military wife and somtimes wish I did.

[Lucky's Mom]

Originally Posted by Carters Mom

This is the information we found on his award. http://foxfall.com/fmd-navy-com.htm

From another site:
The Commendation Medal is awarded by local commanders, allowing for a broad interpertation of the criteria for which the medal may be awarded. For instance, in the U.S. Navy and United States Marines, the Commendation Medal is considered a somewhat high decoration reserved for Department level officers, senior CPOs, and as a retirement award.

It isn't easy to get one of these. I knew it was for something BIG but didn't know what until this past Sunday. Once he realized that I found out and he has told all of his family, I'll post to let you all know what kind of hero he is.

Needless to say, I am a very proud (and worried) Marine mom!

Wow! That's awesome!!

[Claire]

Originally Posted by cpmarried

I am a Proud Military Wife! My hubby is the Army and has been for almost 5 yrs! We have been married for a month longer than he has been in! We are currently at our second duty station (Ft. Campbell) and he is on his second tour of duty in Iraq! It is not to bad! I really miss at times! He missed our baby being born, but he will be here on two weeks leave soon enough! It is hard being a mitlitary wife, but hey someone has to do it! It deff is the hardest job in the military! Well ttyl!

Paula

Where is Ft Campbell, sounds famillier...
My Aunt is a Captian and Chaplian(sp) in the Army, she is being transfered to Colorado Springs, Colorado this month and will be leaving for Iraq soon. I miss her so much! I am not a Military wife but I am from a Military family.
I pray for those serving over seas and also for the families who are waiting for their safe return....