Military Life / April 12, 2023

10 Things You Find Out Being A Military Spouse

You always hear crazy stories about constantly moving, having friends around the world and dealing with deployments. But they don't tell you about the small things you'll come across daily.

Zero Planning

Plans are always subject to change. You’ll make a plan only to make a new plan over and over again. You'll find yourself telling people the plan and following it up with "but it's the military so things can change."

Mandatory Fun

When your spouse is informed about a volunteer opportunity, know they should be there, and their attendance is recognized. Think of it more as "voluntold". 

Patriotism

You will have so much pride for your country and the people that serve; holidays such as Veteran's Day and Memorial Day will take on a whole new importance. 

Military ID

Your Military ID becomes more important than your drivers license.

There's an Acronym for Everything

Learning acronyms and abbreviations will become your second language.

Stickers

You will never get all of your PCS stickers off your furniture.

PCS

Trying to see everyone while PCSing to a new duty station before your report date is impossible, and friends and family never understand why.

Organization 

Military gear will take over your entire home, finding a convenient place for it is a job in itself. 

Friendships

The number of long-distance friendships will exceed the amount of friendships you have at your current duty station. Then once they move to your area, it's time for you PCS.

Never Knowing

Friends and family will always ask where you're going next or when they can see you but your answer will always start or end with "things can change" or "don't believe it until I'm on my way" - but when you do see them, it's the best!

Share:

Laura