Military essay!! tell me what you think? tell me what needs to be done?

Military life is much different than civilian life because the military member is subject to orders from their command, they can't necessarily call in sick, or quit, or do many of the things people can do in a civlian job...this can effect the family somewhere along the line.


Military life can be rough, but it is also a very prideful thing to experience. Being a Marine wife, I can honestly say I have never been more proud of someone/something in my life.


Although military life can be rough and it can be challenging when orders sometimes make life seem impossible, the military is also usually pretty great at making sure families are taken care of. There are family readiness programs for each unit, and other things of that nature, plenty of resources for the family if they are ever in need of anything whether during deployments or when the military member is stateside.


More frequent and longer deployments are becoming customary in today’s military. As a result, military families find themselves adjusting their lifestyle to accommodate these changes. In this section you will find information such as; what to expect regarding communicating with the service member during the deployment, who to go to for information or assistance when the service member is gone, what support services are available. Additionally, you’ll find helpful hints on how to prepare for a deployment and the ensuing reunion as well as tips for sending care packages or finding additional daycare. Deployments can put stress on the military family, but utilizing the resources available to you will help you manage the challenges and make the best of the experience.


Military families know that military service is not a job, it’s a lifestyle. For families, military service provides endless opportunities for adventure and learning; however, at the same time families are subject to unique challenges. This section provides information to make the most of the adventure and conquer the challenges. Some feel that one of the greatest benefits of military service is the opportunity to live in other countries.


Here you’ll find information that can help you make the most of the experience. You’ll also find information on topics such as spouse employment, childcare, and housing that can help ease the transition during frequent moves. Additionally, we’ve provided information to help you manage deployments and separation and make the most of the reunion. The easiest way to manage our unique lifestyle is through education and the sharing of resources.


deployments are brief (a few weeks), then you have the 6 month cruises. Those can be difficult but if you talk about it and plan your course of action for bill paying then it can be okay. Yes it can be lonely but if you have friends seek them out do stuff. If you work outside the home then you have a way of occupying your mind. Kids most well never have a problem but it's fun to get ready for mom/dad to come home at the end of a deployment make special treats during send care packages (food on the ships stink) they have access to email so you can send email back and forth (it may be limited depending on where they are.


They talk whenever they have a chance to call you or get on a computer they cant talk about whats going cause someone listens in on all your phone conversations.


wounded servicemembers have wounded families and that the Nation must


ensure the emotional, financial, and readjustment requirements of these families are met. Many


have asked for an easy-to-use guide that would help them navigate the initial stages after a servicemember’s


injury. Differently based on the degree of injury, it is prudent for servicemembers before they deploy to make


families aware of the notification and transition process that will take place should they become wounded.

Military essay!! tell me what you think? tell me what needs to be done?
Its nice to have the military evolve with time. It was hard in the past for the military to gain acceptance of technology. Now its is a must for survival. I remember not to long ago in Desert Shield/Storm that we still had to communicate by postal mail and once in a great while you got to use the SATCOM to call home for about a 10 min conversation. And I thought to myself 'wow this is great, I dont know how they could handle it back in the day'. Now, I am amazed at what technology has done for the morale of todays troops. It is still hard being away from families and friends.
Reply:I am not accusing you of any wrong doing, but some of the information that you have here seems to sound like it came from a Military brochure/booklet of some type. If this is a correct guess you should make a footnote and acknowledge your source.


Overall I think what you have put into this is great!!
Reply:I am a soldier in the British Army - we are fortunate that normally we do 6 month tours - (Iraq 3 times and Afganistan 2) - always think Americans get it a bit rough - a year ! nightmare - dont see my kids often enough must be hard - best of British to your husband - UK/US (Red, White and Blue) these colours don't run