[Willowlynn]

Who is on active duty here? Or who is an active duty spouse?

I would love for you to share you story on here if you are willing to.

[mandiedq]

I'm a military brat...but I work for the Army (as a civilian).

I know mrslukebrown is married to an active duty spouse!

[NoahsMomma]

my DH is retired ARMY. My father Is retired Navy

[jcoy]

My husband is active duty.

[Willowlynn]

Originally Posted by NoahsMomma

my DH is retired ARMY. My father Is retired Navy

Thank you! Please tell them Thank you also.

[Willowlynn]

Originally Posted by jcoy

My husband is active duty.

Thank you for his service! And for yours also.

[Willowlynn]

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[bellasmama]

My husband is active duty. He was hit by an IED in Iraq (2 yrs ago last wed) and lost both of his knees, though he was extremely lucky and they were able to salvage his legs. He still has no knee on the right side (waiting on cadaver parts), but he works everyday as the Platoon Sgt at Walter Reed/ Bethesda Naval Hospital helping the newly injured marines and thier families as they come in.

[Willowlynn]

Originally Posted by bellasmama

My husband is active duty. He was hit by an IED in Iraq (2 yrs ago last wed) and lost both of his knees, though he was extremely lucky and they were able to salvage his legs. He still has no knee on the right side (waiting on cadaver parts), but he works everyday as the Platoon Sgt at Walter Reed/ Bethesda Naval Hospital helping the newly injured marines and thier families as they come in.

Thank you for sharing. Thank your husband for his service. And I thank you for yours also. What a brave family you all are.

[bellasmama]

Thank you Willowlynn for saying that and for your appreciation. I don't feel brave most of the time, . But I do feel blessed. So very blessed that I still have him and that he is doing well, both physically and mentally, as so many are not.

[Willowlynn]

Originally Posted by bellasmama

Thank you Willowlynn for saying that and for your appreciation. I don't feel brave most of the time, . But I do feel blessed. So very blessed that I still have him and that he is doing well, both physically and mentally, as so many are not.

Oh yes you are brave and strong. There are many who cannot do what military spouses do. I try to remind myself that when my day is hard it isn't as hard as our men and women serving. Or those of their spouses.

Even when DH was a police officer working with gang members and druggies. I knew it wasn't as hard as when he was in the military.

[Willowlynn]

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[macy]

My husband is active-duty Air Force, He's on alert right now. Been doing this for 18 years~ alittle easier now that the boys are older and his rotations aren't as frequent.

[Willowlynn]

Originally Posted by macy

My husband is active-duty Air Force, He's on alert right now. Been doing this for 18 years~ alittle easier now that the boys are older and his rotations aren't as frequent.

Wow 18 yrs. Thank you!

[JoAnnPA]

I am a newly retired Army wife. My husband Just retired after 20 years.

[Willowlynn]

Originally Posted by JoAnnPA

I am a newly retired Army wife. My husband Just retired after 20 years.

Thank you to you and your husband for 20 years of service.

[Anissa]

My husband is active duty..

He's been in for going on 8 years now and plans to stay in another 12 years. He got back from his 4th tour to Iraq late last year and is now on emergency call and planning for his 5th deployment by next summer.

It's def. not easy being a military spouse, but its rewarding at the same time. I am actually a Canadian citizen and gave up everything to marry this man, move to the US and live the Army Life. I wouldnt want it any other way.

[_rori]

My mom is retired navy after 15 years, my dad was in for 12, and my step dad was in for 21 years.

Sister just got out after 6 .. and is itching to get back in..

My brother, unfortunately, got a dishonorable discharge after a year and half. :\

[Willowlynn]

Originally Posted by Anissa

My husband is active duty..

He's been in for going on 8 years now and plans to stay in another 12 years. He got back from his 4th tour to Iraq late last year and is now on emergency call and planning for his 5th deployment by next summer.

It's def. not easy being a military spouse, but its rewarding at the same time. I am actually a Canadian citizen and gave up everything to marry this man, move to the US and live the Army Life. I wouldnt want it any other way.

Whoa. Naive questions: Does that mean you have dual citizenship? And can you live aboard with him?

Thanks for your and his service.

[Willowlynn]

Originally Posted by _rori

My mom is retired navy after 15 years, my dad was in for 12, and my step dad was in for 21 years.

Sister just got out after 6 .. and is itching to get back in..

My brother, unfortunately, got a dishonorable discharge after a year and half. :

So your "brat"

[angel nee nee]

my husband is retired army.

[Willowlynn]

Originally Posted by angel nee nee

my husband is retired army.

Tell him thank you. And if you went thru it with him thanks to you also.

[mrslukebrown]

yes my husband is active duty. second time in iraq right now. he's actually suffering from PTSD (from his first time) but he won't tell anyone i don't even know what made me say that, cos no one really knows. it is hard, i just pray when he comes home things go much better!
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[Anissa]

Originally Posted by Willowlynn

Whoa. Naive questions: Does that mean you have dual citizenship? And can you live aboard with him?

Thanks for your and his service.

Well.. we're working on the dual citizenship. We're still going through the immigration process, but yes I am living in the US with him. My daughter and I are both considered 'legal aliens' until the process is done. We have ITIN's to do our taxes here etc.. unfortunately we dont have a social yet, so cant work/drive but all in due time.

Unfortunately.. we dont collect on taxes OR get that darn stimulus money, but we can amend all that next year

The hardest thing about being here is I am originally from western canada, and now we're located NY (east US) so I havent seen my family and friends in a few years. Luckily we get to go home for a family reunion this summer though!

[Willowlynn]

Originally Posted by mrslukebrown

yes my husband is active duty. second time in iraq right now. he's actually suffering from PTSD (from his first time) but he won't tell anyone i don't even know what made me say that, cos no one really knows. it is hard, i just pray when he comes home things go much better!
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Thank you!