Tag: military spouse
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Choosing Military Housing
So. We’re moving back into military housing. If you remember the last time we did this, you might wonder why we made this decision again, so I’m going to walk you through the thought process. The pros, the cons, and why we ultimately went this route (at least for now) may help you through your […]
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Move.mil and the DPS System Make My Head Hurt: tips for setting up your HHG shipment
Okay. We have “Hard Copy Orders” in hand. This means that J is officially set to transfer to….. San Diego! Ta-da! But this also means that now it’s time to start all of the hoop-jumping that’s involved in actually, y’know, setting it up. This isn’t like doing a civilian move (which I just negotiated last […]
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Re-Enlistment: take us to Twenty!
Early on Sunday morning we were first in line for the Willis (née Sears) Tower Skydeck. The doors opened at 8:00am and by 8:15 we were on the 103rd floor with a couple of other sailors and our families and Jared signed up for 4 more years* in the Navy. I don’t do well with […]
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The “we” in a military career
One of the difficult things about being a military spouse is finding the balance between “his job” and “our military career.” It’s not my career. It’s his. But because of the nature of military life, it’s also “ours” together. Where we live, when we come and go, what kind of place we live, what my job […]
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It’s March, aka Look At Possible Orders Month
Oh hey, it’s March! Around the middle of this month, we enter the “9 month window” for transfer where we get to look at possible orders that J could get. Do I know what they are yet? Nope! But that’s okay. We’ve got another week or so. I’m anxious…but trying not to think about it […]
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How to Talk Navy: a glossary of terms
A not-at-all comprehensive list of Navy and military terms to help you better understand what your military friend is saying.
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Adventures on the AFB
Today I learned some important things. 1. When J has to be at his ship at 6am, and isn’t coming back until Friday night, and we only have one car, I have to drive. 2. Getting to the ship is easy! Go through gate, turn left. 3. Getting back from the ship at 5:30am is […]
Joanna Volavka 