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lilmrsellis · 07-28-2012, 06:56 AM

I would LOVE for this board to come alive! Let's face it, if you or a loved one aren't in the military, you just can't understand. I know I didn't. So let's support each other and have fun Disers! What do you say?

chiefmickeymouse · 07-28-2012, 11:00 AM

Okay, I'll try. DH is almost officially retired from the Air Force after 30 years. We have lived all over the place, but I went to college in Orlando (good old U Can't Finish) and have been a Disney addict ever since. We are currently in the process of moving to Tulsa for the post-retirement job. Who else is lurking about?

Nox54 · 07-28-2012, 06:38 PM

DH and I are both ex-military. DS is currently in the military.

JB2K · 07-29-2012, 07:37 PM

Retired USAF, here (22 years' worth of service)...

My sister's princess · 07-30-2012, 07:20 PM

Army wife here! DH is in the Guard, so according to some it doesn't count

However the deployment we somewhat recently survived says differently I think

ClarabelleCowFan · 07-31-2012, 12:46 AM

Thanks to everyone for their service (and the Guard most certainly counts!).

Active Duty Army family here. DH has 17 years in so far and is currently deployed. Counting the days until retirement!

lilmrsellis · 07-31-2012, 03:05 PM

My husband is Army National Guard. Anyone who thinks that isn't really military is sadly mistaken, especially in light of the fact that many soldiers with multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan are Guard. He's been in almost 6 years and between BCT, AIT, and a year in Kuwait he's been gone about 1/2 or our marriage. When he got back from AIT we went to Disney for 2 weeks (1 wk in GF thanks to the first military promotion!) and have a 2 year old to prove it, lol.

PrincessSuzanne · 08-01-2012, 03:09 PM

DH is prior Active Duty Army (3 years) and is currently Army Reserves with 10 years, trying to get his reenlistment papers done. He would like to switch to National Guard, but can't do anything until he can sign his reenlistment papers...gotta love the Army, hurry up and wait!

I have had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with ClarabellCowFan and her wonderful family...We miss you guys (I know you don't miss it here)

lovemygoofy · 08-01-2012, 03:22 PM

GO ARMY!! We are an active duty family stuck in the outer layer of hell also known as Ft. Bliss. Don't let the name fool you. I'm guessing Army PR wouldn't name it Fort Dusty and Brown.

My husband just hit year 16 in the army and supposed to be pinning on another rocker soon, hopefully. I'm so proud of him and our relationship. It is not easy to maintain a marriage when married to a soldier.

My husband is TDY right now prepping for his 5th year long deployment. December is our 10th anniversary. He has been gone easily more than half our marriage. Last year was the most time we ever spent together consecutively and that was 8 months. I told him by month 8 he needed to go somewhere out of my hair. I didn't know what to do with him at home.

lilmrsellis · 08-01-2012, 03:40 PM

I feel the same way, lovemygoofy. Our 2 year old was 6 months old when he left. I'm a stay at home mom and we had a routine. My husband comes home to a full fledged toddler. He's been back almost a year now and it still feels weird!

ClarabelleCowFan · 08-01-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessSuzanne

DH is prior Active Duty Army (3 years) and is currently Army Reserves with 10 years, trying to get his reenlistment papers done. He would like to switch to National Guard, but can't do anything until he can sign his reenlistment papers...gotta love the Army, hurry up and wait!

I have had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with ClarabellCowFan and her wonderful family...We miss you guys (I know you don't miss it here)

Miss you guys too, Suzanne, but you are correct - we do NOT miss anything about Benning or Georgia!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovemygoofy

GO ARMY!! We are an active duty family stuck in the outer layer of hell also known as Ft. Bliss. Don't let the name fool you. I'm guessing Army PR wouldn't name it Fort Dusty and Brown.

My husband just hit year 16 in the army and supposed to be pinning on another rocker soon, hopefully. I'm so proud of him and our relationship. It is not easy to maintain a marriage when married to a soldier.

My husband is TDY right now prepping for his 5th year long deployment. December is our 10th anniversary. He has been gone easily more than half our marriage. Last year was the most time we ever spent together consecutively and that was 8 months. I told him by month 8 he needed to go somewhere out of my hair. I didn't know what to do with him at home.

Congrats to Matt!

Yuck to the deployment. Maybe he and B will be neighbors.

PrincessSuzanne · 08-01-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ClarabelleCowFan

Miss you guys too, Suzanne, but you are correct - we do NOT miss anything about Benning or Georgia!

Congrats to Matt!

Yuck to the deployment. Maybe he and B will be neighbors.

Yeah, I'm kinda not liking it myself much lately.

mom31 · 08-24-2012, 12:30 PM

First time I see this board! Another Army wife here. Dh has been in 12 yrs. Only 8 until retirement! He will be home from his 6th deployment (5th to Afghanistan) in a matter of days. Seems the older the children get, the worst the deployments get.

lilmrsellis · 08-25-2012, 11:18 AM

Welcome!!

becky11 · 08-26-2012, 09:59 PM

I'm less than 2 months away from being retired AF after 21 years. Once I'm out, I'll probably be on DIS more than I am now.

07-28-2012, 06:56 AM	#1
lilmrsellis Wishing upon a star... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: WV girl, born and bred! Posts: 407	Let's get this board hopping! I would LOVE for this board to come alive! Let's face it, if you or a loved one aren't in the military, you just can't understand. I know I didn't. So let's support each other and have fun Disers! What do you say? __________________ True love conquers all!

07-28-2012, 06:38 PM	#3
Nox54 I chase my vinyl dreams. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boogie Wonderland Posts: 264	DH and I are both ex-military. DS is currently in the military. __________________

07-29-2012, 07:37 PM	#4
JB2K DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A thousand miles from WDW Posts: 2,794	Retired USAF, here (22 years' worth of service)... __________________ JB2K Disney: A family tradition for over 35 years

07-30-2012, 07:20 PM	#5
My sister's princess These boards have grimmer police I have never been involved in a conspiracy before! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 2,893	Army wife here! DH is in the Guard, so according to some it doesn't count However the deployment we somewhat recently survived says differently I think __________________ Ain't Nobody Got Time For That - In Progress My First Trip Trip Report A Wedding, Two First timers and 3000 photos! The Hero and his Princess return-dining Let's be spontaneous!

07-31-2012, 12:46 AM	#6
ClarabelleCowFan Found Someone You Have There's always a shortage of Barbie legs I'm as coordinated as a drunk duck Has never owned a guinea pig If I see a vein I'm done! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,456	Thanks to everyone for their service (and the Guard most certainly counts!). Active Duty Army family here. DH has 17 years in so far and is currently deployed. Counting the days until retirement! __________________

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07-28-2012, 11:00 AM	#2
chiefmickeymouse DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 973	Okay, I'll try. DH is almost officially retired from the Air Force after 30 years. We have lived all over the place, but I went to college in Orlando (good old U Can't Finish) and have been a Disney addict ever since. We are currently in the process of moving to Tulsa for the post-retirement job. Who else is lurking about?

07-31-2012, 03:05 PM	#7
lilmrsellis Wishing upon a star... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: WV girl, born and bred! Posts: 407	My husband is Army National Guard. Anyone who thinks that isn't really military is sadly mistaken, especially in light of the fact that many soldiers with multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan are Guard. He's been in almost 6 years and between BCT, AIT, and a year in Kuwait he's been gone about 1/2 or our marriage. When he got back from AIT we went to Disney for 2 weeks (1 wk in GF thanks to the first military promotion!) and have a 2 year old to prove it, lol. __________________ True love conquers all!

08-01-2012, 03:09 PM	#8
PrincessSuzanne Guess I will be eating crow tonight Good thing I can be quiet when necessary Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phenix City, Alabama/War Eagle...Go Tigers Posts: 9,366	DH is prior Active Duty Army (3 years) and is currently Army Reserves with 10 years, trying to get his reenlistment papers done. He would like to switch to National Guard, but can't do anything until he can sign his reenlistment papers...gotta love the Army, hurry up and wait! I have had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with ClarabellCowFan and her wonderful family...We miss you guys (I know you don't miss it here) __________________

08-01-2012, 03:22 PM	#9
lovemygoofy Man I shot myself in the foot I got new moves and everything ready for some serious tips No, in case you ever wondered, golf carts can't float Loved by many! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: nothing, nothing, nothing....oooh tumbleweed! Posts: 8,672	GO ARMY!! We are an active duty family stuck in the outer layer of hell also known as Ft. Bliss. Don't let the name fool you. I'm guessing Army PR wouldn't name it Fort Dusty and Brown. My husband just hit year 16 in the army and supposed to be pinning on another rocker soon, hopefully. I'm so proud of him and our relationship. It is not easy to maintain a marriage when married to a soldier. My husband is TDY right now prepping for his 5th year long deployment. December is our 10th anniversary. He has been gone easily more than half our marriage. Last year was the most time we ever spent together consecutively and that was 8 months. I told him by month 8 he needed to go somewhere out of my hair. I didn't know what to do with him at home. __________________ Tina Proud Army Wife Love doesn't make the world go around, it makes the ride worthwhile...

08-01-2012, 03:40 PM	#10
lilmrsellis Wishing upon a star... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: WV girl, born and bred! Posts: 407	I feel the same way, lovemygoofy. Our 2 year old was 6 months old when he left. I'm a stay at home mom and we had a routine. My husband comes home to a full fledged toddler. He's been back almost a year now and it still feels weird! __________________ True love conquers all!

08-24-2012, 12:30 PM	#13
mom31 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cameron, NC Posts: 27	First time I see this board! Another Army wife here. Dh has been in 12 yrs. Only 8 until retirement! He will be home from his 6th deployment (5th to Afghanistan) in a matter of days. Seems the older the children get, the worst the deployments get.

08-25-2012, 11:18 AM	#14
lilmrsellis Wishing upon a star... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: WV girl, born and bred! Posts: 407	Welcome!! __________________ True love conquers all!

08-26-2012, 09:59 PM	#15
becky11 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 341	I'm less than 2 months away from being retired AF after 21 years. Once I'm out, I'll probably be on DIS more than I am now. __________________ -Amy Me DH DD (10/05) Retired USAF 11/1/12 after 21 years! Apparently, I'm a runner. Who knew? ------------------------------------ Race for the Taste 10K (WDW) 11 Oct 09 -- Tower of Terror 13K (WDW) 24 Oct 09 -- Inaugural Wine & Dine Half Marathon (WDW) 2 Oct 10 -- 2nd Annual Wine & Dine Half Marathon (WDW) 1 Oct 11 -- Inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon (DL) 29 Jan 12 -- Royal Family 5K (WDW) 25 Feb 12 -- 4th Annual Princess Half Marathon (WDW) 26 Feb 12 - CtC! -- 5th Annual Expedition Everest Challenge (WDW) 5 May 12 - DH's first race! -- US Air Force Marathon (Dayton, OH) 15 Sep 12 - first full marathon! -- Inaugural Tower of Terror 10-miler (WDW) 29 Sep 12 -- 3rd Annual Wine & Dine Half Marathon (WDW) 10 Nov 12 -- 5th Annual Princess Half Marathon (WDW) 24 Feb 13

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