How did you and your spouse meet?
We were 8 and 9 at the local little league field. My dad was his coach and my sister and brother played on the team. It was the Cardinals. My mom was then his fourth grade teacher the following year. Flash forward 10 years, I was working at CVS the year before my freshman year of college. A cute new guy was hired and I kinda had a crush on him. He was super sweet and I told my manager. She kept trying to hook us up, but he had a girlfriend. Said girlfriend broke up with him, and I looked forward to working with him every day even if we would only work together for an hour. We usually stocked the shelves in aisle 4 (hair care). He told me that summer he'd be going to boot camp and asked me to write, but he left and I never got the chance to write. 3 months later, I saw him at the mall and we rekindled our friendship. He ended up giving me the wrong phone number, but thanks to Facebook the rest is history!
How old were you when you two met?
The first time: I was 9, he was 8
Before dating: We were both 19 (he's 3 months younger than I am)
Before dating: We were both 19 (he's 3 months younger than I am)
How long have you been together?
We've been together 3 years as of February 12th, and married almost 9 months.
Our first picture together!
Where are you and your spouse originally from?
We're both from the suburbs of Philadelphia, the same hometown, in fact.
How did you feel about him joining the military?
I tried to convince him not to join the "Army". Well he didn't really like that and corrected me saying, "It's the MARINE CORPS" and I would always say, "Yeah, Army, same thing". But I really tried to convince him otherwise. We didn't start dating until after he joined, though, so it didn't impact our relationship much.
Where did your spouse go to Basic Training?
He went to boot camp at MCRD Parris Island.
Has your spouse ever been deployed?
He deployed with the 24th MEU in 2010 and is currently on his second deployment.
Deployment #1 Send-off
Homecoming #1
Send-off #2
Ever been to his promotion ceremony?
Yes! It was my Christmas present in 2010 to see him get promoted to Cpl.
How long have you been a military wife?
8 months
Did you marry him before or after he joined?
After.
How did your husband propose?
He told me throughout the entire deployment that I had a surprise and it would come during post-deployment leave. Well it happened to be the second to last day of post-d leave and he told me that I would get it on the last day. That same day, we were preparing for a huge homecoming party at my house. He told me he wasn't feeling well and needed to go inside. He disappeared for a little and returned wearing his dress blue deltas and got down on one knee in front of about 75 people. There's video, but I don't have a link.
Where did you get married?
We got married at a country club in our hometown.
How old were you two when you got married?
We were both 21.
Did he wear his uniform on your wedding day?
He did :)
Where are you and your spouse currently stationed?
MCAS Cherry Point in Havelock, NC
Do you live on base?
We don't.
How long were you married when you had to go through your first separation?
We were married 2.5 months when he went to EMV, he deployed shortly after we were married for 6 months.
What is your favorite base so far?
We've only been stationed here at Cherry Point, but Camp Lejeune is pretty close. I like Cherry Point better than Camp Lejeune, less hustle and bustle.
Does your spouse look good in his uniform?
Very much so! He thinks he does, too.
Showing off his green belt.
Do you think military life is more advanced than civilian life?
Advanced? Maybe it has more challenges. Involuntary separation, long hours, etc. But I wouldn't say it's more advanced. I will say I go through more that 99% of the entire US population goes through.
Do you like the benefits you receive as a military dependent?
Yes and no, I can appreciate that I don't pay medical bills. However, coming from a PPO and this is not to sound entitled or anything, but a PPO is much better than the HMO we receive. If I were to receive the PPO offered by the military, I'd be paying A LOT out of pocket. I chose the lesser of the two evils.
Do you have a lot of military wife friends?
Why yes, I most certainly do! I have a lot of friends, period.
What is the hardest part of being a military wife?
Any type of involuntary separation. I would also say the pay and the way some people look at the military is ridiculous. I wish so much more for these men and women who sacrifice everything so others don't have to.
Do you own any military wife stuff?
Negative.
Do you support your spouse as a member of the military?
Every single day.
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