Uniforms: ABCs of Military Life

U is for Uniforms The uniform is the most recognizable aspect of a military family. If you saw my husband out in his civilian clothing you may not guess right away that he has chosen to serve in the military. You wouldn’t know that his closet consists of a majority of camouflage, dress blues, tan …

TriCare: ABCs of Military Life

T is for TriCare Now that we are at the letter T in the A to Z Challenge we are just one week away from the end! I knew right away T would stand for TriCare.  Every military family knows that navigating TriCare is a never-ending struggle. It can be confusing, frustrating, and can make you want to …

Sponsor: ABCs of Military Life

S is for Sponsor  A sponsor is someone who is already stationed at the duty station that you are being PCSed to. It is someone who you are supposed to be able to contact and get the inside scoop of the new place that you are getting ready to call home.  In theory, a sponsor …

Rest & Relaxation: ABCs of Military Life

R is for R&R aka Rest & Relaxation  R&R is one of the few perks that come along with a deployment. It is the time off in the middle(ish) of a long deployment and the time off after a deployment to all the service members to get a little rest and enjoy some relaxation before …

Questions

Q is for Questions I know this might seem like a stretch having ‘q’ stand for questions, but stay with me.  I can think of four huge questions that have taken me from single girl to military wife. Four questions that have forever changed my life direction. Four questions that I would answer the exact …

PCS: ABCs of Military Life

P is for PCS Anytime someone asks me what PCS stands for, I always just say, it means it is time to move.  Apparently the letters actually stand for something, which I figured. PCS broken down is, Permanent Change of Station. Everyone in the military knows PCSing is just part of the lifestyle. Every military spouse …