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I'm a military wife to a wonderful man in the USAF . He's been in almost 12 years and about to go over again. I made this post for anyone who wants to chat, vent, or make friends. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you.

Well im not one now, but i used to be an army brat--went to Germany with my Dad twice, my sister was born over there,, we were at Fort Meade Md, and Fort Carson Co.. had great times.. Also i was an army wife --to my first husband, went to Germany and Ft stewart, ga... my youngest daughter was born in Germany...

Chy you might not be one now but you are considered a veteran. Sounds like you have alot of experience and stories to tell.

At first I didn't want to go anywhere because my family, I'm REALLY close to my father. Now with having a six month old little girl I wouldn't mind for us as a family to experience something new and different.

No unfortunately we've been Jersey his whole career so far. Now my hubby travels alot. He goes anywhere and everywhere. We don't get that much time together, only if he takes leave.

First of all, know that I am praying for all of our troops and their families. My utmost respect to all of them. I am an ex-militaary wife. When I married my first husband, he was the sweetest, most sensitive and compassionate man I had ever met. However, after he went through boot camp, he changed drstically. He became abusive and violent. He started to nitpick every little thing I did. He cheated on me and lied to me about everything he did, but expected me to stay home and wait for him while he blew our grocery money on strippers! And wo be to me if I said anything to him about anything! He ate on base, but I'd go for a week with nothing in our house for me to eat. He constantly compared me to his mother, of all people! She thought she was God's gift to the human race. I'm glad I divorced him!

Amanda I'm sorry you had to endure that. Fortunately not all of them are like that. Unfortunately men like your husband do give some military bad names. I'm glad to hear that you're alright. I'm actually suprised boot camp made him that way, usually when someone changes it's when they come back from war.

Have a blessed day and thank you for telling us you story.

Hi.I'm 14 and my dad has been in the military for 14 years.I have moved around a lot and I take it that all of you know all about that.I have been to so many different schools and places.Many of my friends say it would be cool to have a parent in the military but I tell them it isn't.My dad is a National Guard recruiter and is hardly ever home and when he is home he is on his work cell phone.He's out of town once every week and works on some weekends and doesn't get home some nights till 8:00.At least it is better now then where I used to live.Where I used to live he left around 5a.m. and didn't get home till 11p.m.I never ever saw him then.At least I see him now.The good part is that he gets to retire in 5 years.It won't do me any good though because I will be in my first year of college when he retires.Well,it has been nice to chat with you guys and hope to talk to you guys soon.We all have something in common.


Shelby

Shelby I'm sorry you don't get to see your dad as often as you want. You should be very proud of him for what he's doing with his life. I'm sure he's missing you every minute of everyday he's away from you.

God Bless!!!!!