Field Problems™
Field Problem: Struggling with Credit Card Debt
Dear, Field Problems:
My husband is in the Army, and we have a lot of credit card debt. It is a struggle to pay them each month along with other bills. Any suggestions on the best way to deal with our credit card debt so we have some financial freedom?
Concerned Army Spouse
Field Problem: Mental Health Care for Soldiers
Dear, Field Problems:
My service member has been experiencing short-term memory issues in conjunction with anxiety. These can be symptoms of TBI, PTSD, several mental health concerns, or sometimes side effects of medications. How does the service member find help, especially when he or she is concerned that it might affect their career?
Anonymous
Field Problem: PCSing with Pets
Dear, Field Problems:
I was wondering how PCSing works with animals. My husband and I are really wanting to get a puppy, but we are moving to Oklahoma at the end of the year.
Liz, Army spouse
Field Problem: Preparing for a Parent to Leave
Dear, Field Problems:
My husband is leaving for basic in a few weeks. Between basic and AIT, he will be gone about eight months. We have a 2-year-old and a 15-month-old. I am wanting some advice on how to prepare and make the separation easier on my oldest. I know this isn’t a deployment by any stretch of the imagination, but communication will be limited. Any advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated!
Bethany, Army spouse
Field Problem: TRICARE Standard vs. Prime
Dear, Field Problems:
My husband left for basic Feb. 3, and of course, all of this is new to me. What do you think of the insurance? I know there is standard and prime. What are the differences, and which is better?
Heaven, Army spouse
Field Problem: Continuing Health Care Benefits
Dear, Field Problems:
I’m living in Florida and my husband is in Germany. He’s getting out of the Army next year. With all of the insurance laws and changes, does the Army offer any temporary insurance plans? We have a child on the way, and I want to make sure that she’s covered.
Shauna, Army spouse
Field Problem: Pre-Deployment Anxiety
Dear, Field Problems:
I recently found out my husband will be deploying soon. We have three children, and I’m really scared about him going. I have nightmares and crying spells, and though we’ve talked about what I would do if something were to happen, it doesn’t seem to help me feel better. How do I deal with these feelings? I’m a wreck already, and he doesn’t even leave for months. Can you help?
Signed, an anonymous Army spouse
Field Problem: Rental Home and PCS
Hi! I am wondering if you have any resources for people who want to rent their home when they PCS? How soon is too soon to start interviewing property managers and getting the advertising going? Thank you!
Kelley, Army spouse
Field Problem: The First Paycheck
My husband just left for basic training a couple of weeks ago. I have small children and bills to pay; how long will it be before we see any income?
Lindsey, Army spouse