Are there any spouses of soldiers?
486837
The first few days will be the hardest.  My husband and I have been married for a year.  Out of that year, we've spent 6 months together. My husband  was in Missouri for 2 months, we spent 2 weeks together, then he was off to Germany.  Now, I'll get to Germany next month, and he leaves for Iraq in August, for a year.  You'll get used to it after a while.  It's all part of being a military wife.  Don't let yourself think about it too much. Keep busy!  Hang out with friends or do something with your family.  Try to stay occupied at all times.  Trust me, things will be great once he gets back!
231098
They don't always cheat. My husband has been in the Marine Corps for over 6 years and has been overseas 5 times and he never has cheated on me.  Most of the guys that I know that are married have never cheated on their wives either.  There is more of a chance that a spouse will cheat while the military member is gone.\n\nSolid statistics don't exist but estimates are that somewhere between 22 and 35 percent of military members, and 40 and 58 percent of spouses, have been unfaithful.
400651
Unfortunately..Needs of the Military take precedence over all else.  Spousal Co-Location is covered for up to 150 miles I believe, so if you are within that zone, than according to the Marines, you are already co located.  \n\nYour MOSs will also be a factor.  No sense in having one of you be in Aviation and the other Infantry.. not much chance of ever getting stationed together.  One of you may have to extend in order to coincide with the others PRD and then have each of your detailers workl together to hammer out a suitable arrangement.
494231
I heard once that the toughest job in the military is military spouse.  I agree.  They aren't on the payroll, but the military spouses go through a great deal while their loved ones are in combat.
7541
Probably the same as any military wife.  Military wives are seen to be lazy, child producing, and unfaithful to their husbands during deployment.  It's unfortunate that acts of few effects the whole.
508978
This sums up the military spouse, I had it made into a scroll for my wife she hangs it up in every house we move to.....\n\nThe military wife~ \n---- Author Unknown \n\nThe good Lord was creating a model for military wives and was into His sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared. She said, "Lord, you seem to be having a lot of trouble with this one. What's wrong with the standard model?" \n\nThe Lord replied, "Have you seen the specs on this order. She has to be completely independent, possess the qualities of both a father and mother, be a perfect hostess to four or forty with an hour's notice, run on black coffee, handle every emergency imaginable without a manual, be able to carry on cheerfully, even if she is pregnant and has the flu, and she must be willing to move to a new location ten times in seventeen years. And, oh yes, she must have six pairs of hands!" \n\nThe angel shook her head, "Six pairs of hands? No way. \n\n" The Lord continued,"Don't worry, I will make other military wives to help her. And I will give her an unusually strong heart so it can swell with pride in her husband's achievements, sustain the pain of separations, beat soundly when it is overworked and tired, and be large enough to say, 'I understand' when she doesn't and say 'I love you', regardless." \n\n"Lord," said the angel, touching his arm gently. "Go to bed and get some rest.You can finish this tomorrow." \n\n"I can't stop now," said the Lord. "I am so close to creating something unique. Already this model heals herself when she is sick, can put up six unexpected guests for the weekend, wave good-bye to her husband from a pier, a runway or a depot, and understand why it's important that he leave." \n\nThe angel circled the model of the military wife, looked at it closely and sighed, "It looks fine, but it's too soft." \n\n"She might look soft," replied the Lord. "But she has the strength of a lion. You would not believe what she can endure." \n\nFinally the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Lord's creation. "There's a leak," she announced. "Something is wrong with the construction. I am not surprised that it has cracked. You are trying to put too much into this model." \n\nThe Lord appeared offended at the angel's lack of onfidence."What you see is not a leak," He said. "It's a tear." "A tear?" What is it there for?" asked the angel. \n\nThe Lord replied, "It's for joy, sadness, pain, disappointment, loneliness, pride and a dedication to all the values that she and her husband hold dear." \n\n"You are a genius!" exclaimed the angel. \n\nThe Lord looked puzzled and replied, "I didn't put it there."
684142
in some cases they do get married to the women, but that is few and far between. in most they get the women pregnant and leave them there. it's sad because alot of times i heard that the people in the country treat the children of these soldiers as second class citizens.
392610
Military families are well taken care of. They get free healthcare and prescriptions and free living quarters with utilities paid. If they live off post they get additional money for living expenses. My husband has been in for 16 years and he loves his job and his duties as a soldier. He has so many awards, I can't even count them. Some people choose to be a soldier because that's what they want to be in life.
899911
It takes a lot of guts and independence to be the wife of a Seabee.  It has been said that the hardest job in the seabee's is the wife's.  I should know, because my wife was a seabee wife.  She raised 3 children practically by herself.  She took the role of Mother, Father, housekeeper, tutor, Dr. Mom, banker, handyman, etc...  At my retirement she was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation signed by Bill Clinton himself.  It takes guts to be a military wife.
852341
As a Gulf War Vet myself I think that was sweet of you. And I want to thank you for the support you give your spouse. Some wives are not so supportive. They think it's a time to play. Instead of taking care of their family affairs. Thanks again!
341882
yes I'm with one . He's the best man I have met . They have more respect than other men it seems to me . And the are sexy in uniform . I wouldn't give my military man up for nobody ! ;)\n\nAngel
202736
my sister is married to a Filipinos, but he moved to the US. i know lots of military men who married Filipinos, but they eventually moved to the US.
435683
My husband is currently deployed for the 2nd time.  It's hard, I am not going to lie.  But I grew up Marine Corps and then I married right back into it.  As long as you have the strength and the love for your husband/boyfriend/fiance you will make it.  I PROMISE!  I would truly say being a Military Members spouse during deployment or any other time is the toughest job in the corps.  We girls call ourselves "Semper Gumby" Always Flexible!  Cause, in reality, we have to be flexible, hardly seeing our loved ones, holding down the fort, and I am taking care of our beautiful 18 month old little boy but everyday I see that little boy of ours smile I remember my husband is doing his job and fighting for our freedom!  I pray for EVERY Man and Woman over there fighting and am very very proud of all of them, even the wives and families at home, missing their loved ones like crazy!  I have spent our only 2 anniversary's alone but when he is home it's all worth it!  I am proud to be a Marine Wife and I am proud to have my husband serve in the armed forces with anyone's husband, father, mother, sister, brother etc.  You will make it!!!!  Be strong!!!!  SEMPER GUMBY!
28600
Check with the base commander's office when you arrive (or before). It is very likely there is already a collection of spouses at work with some charities.
936414
The best web site that tells you what the troops want is AnySoldier.  There, the troops themselves leave messages and wish lists.  Some want penpals, some need care packages for themselves or for their units.  I highly recommend it because you know exactly what they want and who it's going to.  It will give you their address and the items will go directly to them, not some agency to spread them around.  This site is dedicated to men and women in all branches of the military.\n\nThanks for your willingness to support our troops!!\n\n--Army wife of 18 years and 3 deployments
397849
Practically nil, actually.  Spouse co location is only good for a couple of hundred miles, and they must be in the same service.  Only in rare cases are Army and Navy bases located remotely close toone another.
1127727
being a married police officer i would have to say no we don't. i know i put my wife thru hell from time to time. it has alot to do with the crap we deal with from day to day. when i copme home from work i find myself snapping over stupid stuff. then again i do work with some great people who make great husbands and wifes.