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Can Military Family Members Suffer From PTSD

by Trudy Marshall-Bowler

26 Jan 2007 12:47 AM

I am one of those people that can handle any crisis that comes along. I am the person calling 911 while delegating everyone around me to ensure that the situation is under control. I do this without thinking and I do it well but once the crisis is over I am the first person to crumble.

Families And Survivor's Guilt

by Trudy Marshall-Bowler

22 Jan 2007 12:32 PM

I remember when my husband's unit left their home station on the first leg of their journey to Iraq; it was Halloween night, 2004.

Introduction New Military Blogger

by Trudy Marshall-Bowler

17 Jan 2007 10:35 PM

I just wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. I am so excited to be blogging for families.com on this topic and I can't wait to get to know everyone here. A bit about me: My name is Trudy Marshall-Bowler and I am the wife of a Michigan National Guardsman.

What is a Key Volunteer?

by Eliza Ferree

08 Jan 2007 07:01 PM

I'm sure by now you are probably wondering what a Key Volunteer is. Am I right? I remember when I told my sister that I was taking a class on being a key volunteer, she had no clue what I meant but explaining it was easy. At least to me it was, which doesn't mean she really knows what I do today.

Social Security Issues

by Eliza Ferree

20 Dec 2006 08:30 PM

In the military we are always writing down one social security number, the active duty one. Am I correct? Everything you ever sign needs his social, not yours, in fact I'd be surprised if you still knew yours after a few years.

If I wasn't a Military Spouse

by Eliza Ferree

19 Dec 2006 07:00 PM

I'm going to take a bit of a challenge today and write about...If I wasn't a Military Spouse. The idea came from Spouse Buzz, this should add a bit of fun to all those out there and I'd love to see your list. If I wasn't a Military Spouse.... I never would've been married with four children.

Book List for Military Wives During the Holidays

by Eliza Ferree

14 Dec 2006 06:35 PM

Planning on getting a military book for a female that you may know? Here is our top 5 picks and a short review of each one. Books not only making great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers but they are perfect to just give someone you know just getting in.

Gifts for a Military Wife who's Spouse is Deployed

by Eliza Ferree

12 Dec 2006 07:11 PM

Every year I hear the same question, "What can I get a military wife, who's husband is deployed?" This year, I decided maybe I could make a list and hope for the best. With the holiday season on us, many are trying to find that perfect gift to give each other.

3 Reasons Why Women Leave the Military

by Lisa P

31 Aug 2006 01:53 PM

The Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services wants to know why women are leaving the U.S. military during the window that occurs between their fifth and eighth years of service.

Military Life: Another Take on Reunions

by Sherry Holetzky

11 Aug 2006 10:17 AM

Congratulations on the safe return of your loved one. As much as you are overjoyed by his (or her) safe return, it is not uncommon to also feel a bit apprehensive just before you reunite with your spouse after a long separation.



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