Posted on Mar 9, 2015

Any pointers for a combat vet going through another deployment after getting married to a civilian?

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I have been a part of Rally Point for a while and throughally love reading all of the threads. So I am finally going to do my first post.....

About an hour ago I started my journey for yet another deployment. I love deploying; the experiences, people, culture, etc., but this time there is a change...I got married 2 weeks ago...to a civilian! :-)

So...does anyone have pointers for a combat vet going through a deployment and marriage for the first time?

We have been together for 4 years and I have done a pretty good job of educating him on our lovely language of acronyms and culture.

So brothers and sisters...hook a sister up!

Thank you all!!!

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Posted 9 y ago

My tip, MSgt (Join to see), is to communicate to the max. And in this day of technological wonders, you can likely Skype, e-mail, etc. all the time. During my one non-combat deployment to Croatia (UN peacekeeping mission) and one year of separation in Korea, lack of communication was a major problem - on both sides of the equation.

I know that's an obvious answer, but I think communication is so important to a healthy relationship!

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Communication makes a big difference, stay in close touch... it can help relieve stress and strengthen your bond.

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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS

Posted 9 y ago

Daily letters/emails (or as close as possible). About stupid stuff, anything really. Just stay connected. Take photos. Lots of them. Have them do the same.

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