Pvt. Spongebob Reporting For Duty!

Being a more "seasoned" wife, I often find it amusing how intelligent newer wives can be during a deployment. I will occassionally go to a military discussion board, or group page and read some of the comments posted by random spouses, mothers, and girlfriends. You can almost always tell how much experience one has by their posted comments. Those of us who have done this a few times, will normally sit back and laugh at the random insanity, and pray silently that we were never this stupid.

I'm not saying, a wife should not ask questions. This is the way one learns. I am all for asking questions, and receiving information. You should definitely be involved, and feel free to put in your opinions when needed.

However...when a wife who has experienced a deployment, 3, 4 or even 5 times makes a statement. She probably knows what she is talking about. When someone is on their
1st deployment, they probably DON'T! Granted we all make mistakes, nobody is perfect. But, before you run your mouth you should think about the person to whom you are speaking.

I've seen wives/girlfriends who are brand new to the Army, think they will put a seasoned wife "in their place". I'm gonna tell ya now, you're screwed.
I don't care, how many episodes of the Unit or Army wives you've watched. You don't know what you are talking about.

We've not only seen the show, we are season ticket holders! Some of us have done this upto and beyond 20 years. We have had soldiers in wars that you are too young to remember (or even hear about). FYI:Spongebob, never really went to war!

Now I applaud, new wives who can hold their own. Its a hard life to adjust to, and it can be intimidating to say the least. Just remember, its easier to learn with your ears open and your mouth shut!

Those of us who have done this, are typically more than willing to help you with any aspect of Army life. However, if you feel the need to disrespect us, we can and will take you to school!