There is a reason military time is a 24-hour clock. It is equally reasonable to have something going on at 0100 as at 1300. From my experience, the schedule the military runs on is the hardest part for civilians to understand. I have accepted that no matter how many times I try to explain my…
Military Life
How To Best Prepare For Boot Camp
Raising your right hand and signing the contract to commit yourself to military service is a scary and exciting leap of faith. There are so many unknowns ahead of you. Where will you go? What will you do? Boot camp is the first big question mark. It sounds so mysterious and is unlike anything you…
Holiday Loneliness in The Military
It is hard to be in the military and constantly separated from those you love. That separation is made that much harder when a holiday or special event comes around. Whether it is Christmas, Easter, or an anniversary, a gloom can be cast over those days without the people you want to celebrate with. So…
How to Fill Time When Your Spouse is Deployed
Around the same time that my husband went overseas, my work schedule changed, and I all of a sudden found myself with a lot more free time than I was used to. I was not sure what to do with it. I think it is probably a common issue to find yourself with more time…
Life As a Woman in The Military
Caveat: All of my statements in this post are based purely on my specific experiences and opinions. If you are a woman considering joining the military, please do your research into the specific branch and job that you wish to have. Try to talk to women who are not simply recruiters to get their opinions…
Long-Distance Communication
This post contains affiliate links, and I may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Long-distance relationship navigation is a given when it comes to military marriages. There is the extra challenge of communication that most long-distance relationships don’t experience. Whether you or your spouse is overseas, out at sea, or simply in some…