Article from a spouse's point of view:

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 16:47:31 -0500

I recently visited the In-dependent.com site. It's built by, and for, military spouses. They're doing an amazing job, showing how ironic the title 'dependent' really is.

Four Stages of Culture Shock Every Military Spouse Should Know

“I’ll take a large water with lemon and no ice.” My new friend, whom I’ve known for three hours, looks at me perplexed and asks, “Anna, we are in Georgia. It’s over 100 degrees. Why are you ordering a...

Response by SFC James Baber made Jan 18 at 2014 5:00 PM

SFC James Baber — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:00:48 -0500

Ma'am,

Thanks for sharing, I am going to pass this on to my wife, even though she is a veteran spouse, she always likes to read and see what other spouses are doing for themselves and the community.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2014 5:07 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:07:44 -0500

This is something I have commented on with my friends. Women serve too with all the issues associated with active duty service.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2014 5:18 PM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:18:39 -0500

I started my military 'career' as the spouse of a Navy E-4. In 1994, I was NEO'd out of GTMO with all the other dependents. I can honestly say that my experiences as a military spouse were critical for building strengths I still use today.

Response by Lt Col Luis A. Rojas made Jan 18 at 2014 5:44 PM

Lt Col Luis A. Rojas — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:44:29 -0500

This is great info, thank you for sharing. I'm going to share it with my wife and she'll probably pass it on to other spouses. Thanks again.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2015 12:50 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 12:50:09 -0500

Thanks for the info, I know it is an old post but I will happily pass along to my wife.