Ok, so there seems to be a big issue within the military regarding the spouse and their husbands (sometimes wives) rank. Somewhere down the line, some woman inadvertently used the phrase "we are"(sgts, colonels, etc). This has apparently cause a large amount of confusion as to the status of the military spouse.
So, here's the deal. As a general rule, if you've ever been through basic training, had a Drill Sgt call you a slew of unpleasant names or been forced to do unimaginable amounts of pushups by the US Military, you have earned the right to have a rank preceding your name.
Your soldier, may be a Captain, a Colonel or a Private. It does not matter. You can speak to whomever you like, in any manner you would like. But remember, the person on the other end of that conversation reserves the right to put you in your proper place. Your husband being an officer, does not protect you from the wrath of the Specialists wife. So on, and so on.
No, I'm not trying to stereotype all wives that would be ridiculous. But this small population are giving the rest of us a hard time. I remember the first time, this happened to me. I was a lot younger, and didn't believe I had the right to speak up, for the fear my husband would feel the retribution. With a person such as myself (My mouth is a bit faster than my brain)that feeling doesn't last long.
If you can stand up, and tell a soldiers wife to put that rank in an unspecified location you may just make it.
Possibly even be more respected because of it. (Or everybody will think you're crazy and stay away from you)Either way, Army life is what you make it.
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