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HeyYa'll!

I've never "blogged" before (I'm normally a commentor) so here goes... Does anyone watch Army Wives? I know that the show isn't very "realistic". I'm an Air Force wife and even I can see the differences in General Holden's Army and the real one. But still, it's fun to watch! And I like that they deal with real military issues. I'd say I'm somewhere between a Roxie/Pamela type person if you watch the show. My SIL is married to an Army Soldier so we always watch it…

Hey ladies! We are stationed in 29 Palms and with little to do I'm always searching for ways to stay busy. I plan monthly events so that spouses can get out and make some new friends. I also research and post some of my friends events for Yuma, Nellis AFB, and Ft. Irwin. If you would like to stay busy while in the 'middle of nowhere' join, The Desert Meetup Group! :]

http://www.meetup.com/The-Desert-Meetup-Group/

Hi NAMMAS Family!



I hope you're having a fantastic week and and awesome new year...we're already 26 days in! It's amazing how quickly a month passes by.  Welcome to all of you who are just joining us...we're excited you're here!





I wanted to send you a quick message to clarify the changes that will be happening at NAMMAS on Feb 1.  There have been some questions as to what to expect and…

   I just wanted to take the time to introduce myself. I am an army wife and my husband is currently deployed.  I work from home; for an online school for military spouses.  Our school has been around 40+ years and many spouses qualify to attend online courses; at their own pace free. It's a fantastic way to stay busy during deployments or while your spouse works; and it's amazing to further your education for your own independence and happiness! I feel good helping other spouses! For…

My only child has been in the DEP program since Oct 2011. He entered this program in hopes of landing a guaranteed job contract. Each month he reports but each month the jobs he selected are not available to the dep'ers. So now his recuriter said he needs to go in as open general because his name was chosen in the computer? Now I have been trying to stay out of the decision making(he is an adult now) but Im having a hard time doing this. He brought home yesterday a contract to b signed going…

If you go to www.pendletonmoms.blogspot.com you will find tons of helpful information, such as free stuff for military wives and troops, all about the military, pre-deployment checklist, living a happier life, tips and tricks for military wives, how to further your education, hundreds of activities and things to do, plus so much more!

Vendors/Exhibitors expected to attend Saturday's JBA Business and Community Support Event on Joint Base Andrews  include: The JBA School Liaison from the M&FSC, Final Salute, Inc., (non-profit benefiting female veterans), Blessed Haven, Inc. (non-profit benefiting foster youth), Hope of Judah Ministries, Beautiful Smiles, LLC dentistry, Long and Foster real estate, MetroSpine, PC, pain relief and fitness, Auto Aesthetics Plus, auto repair, The G Spa International, spa services, Sally…

I just received a call around midnight and the connection was so bad that i could barely make out my daughters address. I was just wondering if anyone else had a child that arrived there yesterday or if anyone has a clue as to where I can get this information. Sorry, I guess you might need to know that she is in the Air Force!!

Hi my name is Sarah, im 21 and i just moved to Oceanside from Chicago Il. I don't know anyone and its so lonely here :( just wanted to find friends to hang out with, I just found out I'm pregnant for the first time and I'd love to get to know some moms and I love to exercise with people and would love to get a walking group together or group aerobics or something to stay fit instead of sitting around the house all day because i don't have a car :( just comment on my post and we can set…

Finally heard from my son. What a relief to hear his voice... sniff,sniff...I saved his first call voicemail (was so sad i missed it)...and listened to it whenever i needed to hear his voice. 

Just wondering about the graduation ceremony?  Can anyone share their view on what to expect?

Hey All,

My name is Adreanna and I am married to an Army Reserve soldier. We were high school sweethearts and the military was always in the future for us but I never imagined how tough it would be. He has been in for about a year and I'm still getting used to everything. Our first deployment is looming…

I am from California and my daughter will be graduating in March 2012 at Lackland AFB in San Antonio TX.  I was wondering if anyone knew of a hotel close by that I can stay in?

I am tired of my husband always being taken away from me. There is no telling when he is going to be home from work and he is gone every morning by 5:30... I love the fact that my husband is so into to something, but I would love for him to have time for me too. My husband is airborne so he is jumping once a month that causes him to be home off and on for a week, him being a Sargent.

Lord I need a huge stress relieve, I need to take up Zumba or something of that…

Hi,

I am new to being a military mom, as well.  My son left today for MEPS and will be sworn in, in a couple of days, which we will be at.  I broke into tears last night when he hugged me goodnight.  Went to bed crying and got dressed this morning to take him and broke down again as he was about to board the shuttle van.  I will see him Tuesday, then not again for 8 1/2 weeks.  I hate it so bad that he is not here for Christmas, but on the same hand, I am so very proud of him.  He is…

My beautiful fiance left today out of north island and will be gone for about 5 months and will pull in to Norfolk, Va.  Man this is my first deployment and its hard ! Both of my parents were military and I get stronger every time, seeing them come and go.  I'll be okay, im a big girl ! It sure would be nice to find girlfreind though that are in my area sine i dont know anyone here ! 

I have been keeping myself very busy while my husband of six months is away training for Afghanistan. This deployment really hasn't been the issue for me, but the thought of the first real deployment for six months or more is scaring me senseless. I feel that I have been more stressed out about Afghanistan than the fact that I know nobody out here in Jacksonville. I've only lived here since June and I started a fourty hour a week job just to keep busy. Now it consumes my entire week and I…

I fell in love with my husband within a week and knew that i wanted to spend the rest of my life with him at that moment.. What I didn't realize was he was already in a relationship, with the military. I've always been a strong person, able to stay by myself for long periods of time & always find things to do.. He is only in the field and i am feeling a void, like he is supposed to be with me and the house making all his annoying voices... Him being away makes me realize how much I truly…

this afternoon, my 3 yr granddaughter and i  2 dozen perpermint chip cookies and 2 dozen chocolate chip cookies and remembering how much Roddy Loves them expecially at christmas, it was a bittersweet feeling that came over me, but it wa still a fun afternoon, I will have to freeze some so i can bring them when we see him for graduation, I miss him :(