Military Spouse & Family

This is your exclusive area of AllMilitary!

It takes a special person to be in a military relationship: deployments, moves, the worry about your partner's safety. Military relationships have unique stresses (and rewards) for individuals and families. That's why Joe created this area of his website for military spouses and family members. You'll get the support you need from each other in the Military Family Life forum, and Joe will provide tips on how to make military life work for you and your family.

  • Military spouses and families are subject to many different situtations and stresses that are sometimes hard to understand or recognize. Join in on the discussion as Allmilitary's Spouse and Family guest writers tackle it all.
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  • Finding a job can be a difficult process, from writing a resume, to interviewing, to actually finding a job that is suitable for yourself. Get helpful tips on how to go about finding the best job for you as a military spouse.



On the Home Front

The battle on the home front is one that doesn’t get a lot of attention or glory. We have brought in those who have and are living the battle as a military spouse or family and are here to help you through the good times and the bad.


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Military Family Life General Discussion

Military life affects those in the service and their families. Share what's on your mind about military life.

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Military Marriage & Relationships

Military marriages and relationships are different from civilian relationships. They have unique challenges and joys. Share your questions, advice and stories here. If you are having major difficulties, seek help in the “Marital & Relationship Difficulties” forum, below.

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Military Marital & Relationship Difficulties

Sometimes marriages and relationships hit rough spots or don't go as planned. Discuss difficulties in relationships in a tactful way here.

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Women In The Military Today and The Family

Women in today's military settings are balancing duty and family in increasing numbers. They face unique challenges and obstacles. They are in every sense, the military women in today's modern world.

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The Male Civilian Military Spouse

The other side of the coin. He is frequently not acknowledged, recognized, supported, or appreciated. He is not totally new but is and will always be part of the military family.

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Military Parenting

All things parenting. Share you advice and questions about schooling, child care, pregnancy, discipline, parenting abroad, even stories about your children’s triumphs

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Parents of Servicemembers

Perhaps you have a son, daughter, grandchild or other relative serving. Ask question and share thoughts about your loved one's service.

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Military Community

Get involved with your community. Moving every two to three years means making new friends and finding new organizations. Use this forum to share information with others who have "been there, done that."

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Deployments & Basic Training

When your loved one is deployed or in basic traing, it can be a trying time. Share your questions and concerns. This can be a period of great strength and growth.

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Military Care Packages

What can I send? Where do I send it? How do I send it? Share what you've learned and ask questions.

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Military Family Life: Living Healthy

Ask questions and talk about health and fitness issues, including questions about military health care.

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Military Family Life: Entertainment

Talk about Army Wives, and discuss how other TV shows, movies and the media portray military life.

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Military Money

Face it. It’s tough to get by in today’s world. Use this forum to talk about investing, money strategies, pay and benefits, and all things money related.

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Military Family Life: Tell Joe!

Please share your thoughts about the Military Family Life forum and the Spouse & Family section. Joe would like to improve these sections for you.
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