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Field Problem- Space Available Advice
Dear Tara & Star, I’ve seen quite a few conversations about Space A military travel on the AWN website but I’m still very confused. Where do I start? Is there anything that is a “must know”? Any advice you can provide would be very helpful. I’m completely overwhelmed. Gwendloyn; Fort Wainright, AK; Active Duty; 7 [...]
Field Problem – Support Group Revival 101
I am a veteran, a spouse of an active duty soldier, and a mom of two children. I also work as an FRGA (Family Readiness Group Advisor) at Fort Bragg. One of our “field problems” is how to revive our Family Readiness Group so that family members can get the support they need. We surveyed [...]
Field Problem: Postal PCS
Dear Tara & Star, We are moving from Fort Bragg to Fort Knox in less than a month. What do you do with your mail when you move? Can you get a P.O. Box by calling the Post Office there without actually receiving a key or having a local address? Liesl; Fort Bragg, NC; Active Duty Army; 14 [...]
Field Problem – …and Baby Makes Two (or Three)
I’m in a little bit of a different situation recently. I am recently the proud father of a new baby boy. His mother and I are not together. This is my first and I’ve never had to address the meshing of my military career with family matters. What can you tell me that may stop [...]
Field Problem: Show Your Appreciation
Hello ladies! I stumbled across this email on a military wives’ blog. I’m not in the service, but I need to get a gift for the wife of my friend, a COL, who will be hosting my family for a visit to an overseas base. I’ve never met this faithful Army wife, but I want to [...]