I was born on Memorial Day and, today, I celebrate my birthday once again on a day of remembrance of those who have given so much for our country. I won’t go into a long tirade about my feelings about Memorial Day and the vast number of people who seem to simply not get it. [...]
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For those of you who are lucky enough to have an iPhone, you can download this free app. It is an Army OneSource Locator Service app which will identify the closest MWR activities, etc. that are available in the area. Here’s the email from Army OneSource: The FREE Army OneSource Services Locator iPhone™ App is [...]
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Over the weekend, I flew to Philadelphia from Atlanta. Each time I’m in the Atlanta airport, I see a lot of soldiers. They all probably think I’m some crazy lady because I’m staring down their uniform trying to figure out unit patches, etc. Both times I was at the airport, I saw multiple people walking [...]
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This is written by a Gold Star Wife, Deb Petty, who encouraged others to share. I hope you will take her words to heart. Every year at this time I fight with the idea that people tell me “Happy Memorial Day”. People that know me, know what Ive gone through… still say it to me. [...]
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The emails are already rolling in with people freaking out! Don’t worry it will be back. I decided the site is long overdo for an update and revamped look. So I am undertaking it now. In the past I have been able to do all of the change offline and then upload them when it [...]
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I’m sure I’ll catch crap for this blog post but oh well. You wouldn’t be here if you didn’t want to hear my opinion at least every once a while, right? RIGHT?! And I’m just in the kind of mood to share my oh so awesome opinion tonight. Or something like that. On my message [...]
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I received this email this morning from Army Wife Network and must admit that it sounds like a lot of fun! Check it out! Do you or your readers HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO CREATE OUR AWN 10 MILER CADENCE? ****UPDATED DEADLINE EXTENSION***** From now through May 31st (12pm midnight) ENTER the AWN CADENCE CONTEST! [...]
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It’s today. How many of you even know about it? If you’re on Facebook or Twitter with a few Army friends, my guess is you have been inundated by “Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day” messages. I admit that the gesture is nice. At least there is a day to recognize military spouses. But the other [...]
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I don’t recall ever sharing the reason for my husband’s medical retirement in the past. When my husband was in Afghanistan, he developed problems breathing. Before he left, he could run miles with no issue, do fireman carries and any other physical task that the Army required. During (and after) that deployment, he could no [...]
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How could you not feel sorry for Pamela in this episode? When she went in to speak with the ACS representative and found out what she would be giving up if she divorced Chase, the look on her face was unforgettable. But then at the same time, if you are no longer married to the [...]
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