Army life

  • Racking and stacking

    Or, as I say, rackin’ and stackin’. Mac got the first unofficial list of potential jobs for junior captains after his career course. Much to my dismay, Fort Lewis wasn’t even on there. I really wanted to go to Fort Lewis. No more Seattle. Whomp whomp. There’s a fair mix of jobs, but a lot…

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  • Fort Bragg

    Since we’ve moved, I decided to share some thoughts having lived at Fort Bragg for the past three years. PROS:– Most populated Army base = lots of resources (two commissaries and exchanges)– Satellite medical offices (don’t have to go to Womack on post for routine medical appointments)– Wide selection and assortment of activities for spouses and kids…

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  • Where I come from

    So where are you from? It’s a question that is asked a lot when meeting new people. During sorority recruitment, we tried to avoid asking potential new members (PNMs) this question because everyone always asked it. And 90% of the girls were from Virginia. Summer is PCS season for the military, and I know lots…

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  • Avoiding the “I don’t care”

    I think it’s really important to continue to date even if you’re engaged or married to avoid falling into a routine. But how many of y’all ask your beloved where you want to go out for date night and get “I don’t care” as a response? I found this idea on Pinterest and decided to…

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  • Army wife: job or lifestyle?

    I, like many of y’all, have an account on LinkedIn. I was looking through the profiles of several women I know from the Junior League of Fayetteville and came across one woman. She is a fellow Army wife and has not been employed since moving to Fayetteville. She has her volunteer experience listed as work…

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