Monday, April 4, 2011

Military Spouse Survay


  1. How long have you been a Military Wife? 3 and a half years

  2. What branch of Service is you husband in? USMC (Marine Corps)

  3. Active/Reserve? Active

  4. Whats his job? Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Crewman

  5. How many deployments have you gone through? Just started our 3rd

  6. Camo or dress uniforms on your man? Cammies because he looks like a bad ass :)

  7. What do you like about being a military wife? I like that I am proud of the job my husband does.

  8. Do you live on base? Never have, but we will when he gets back.

  9. What is your favorite base so far? Camp Pendleton

  10. What is the hardest part of military life? Long separations, hurry up and wait, learning the acronyms (it is seriously a whole other language), and learning military time (after almost 4 years of military life you would think I could figure it out, but I can't)

  11. Do you go to the grocery store of the commissary? Both

  12. Do you work or stay at home? Stay at home and I'm going to school

  13. Do you have a lot of military wife friends? Not a lot, but some

  14. Do you prefer walmart or the MCX? MCX (Marine Corps Exchange) but walmart was closer to our house

  15. How did your husband propose? (if you are my parents don't read this answer)The first time we were in his truck making out before he went to boot camp. The next time it was in his parents living room and this time he had a ring. I said yes both times.

  16. Did you marry him after or before he joined? After, but we were dating before he enlisted

  17. How long have you been together? We started "hanging out" in May of 2006 but weren't "official" until June of 2006

  18. Any kids? One, Dixon, who is being so helpful while I type

  19. Any kids yet to come? Eventually

  20. Is your husband one of those "I am a soldier hear me HOOAH" types? No because he is a Marine :) but no he is not super Moto (motivated)

  21. Have you ever done combatives with your husband? Not really sure what combatives are, if it is like MCMAP, than no. He is way bigger than me and does not know how to play soft :)

  22. How many base have you lived at? I have lived at 2 and Kam has lived at 3

  23. If you could change one thing about the military? Organization

  24. Do you like military balls? They are alright but it is sooo hard to find a modest dress

  25. Where does your family live? Idaho

  26. What do you do for a job? Take care of D and go to school and be the most awesome wife ever

  27. Have you ever gotten in a fight with an NCOs wife? nope

  28. Name one thing you do while your husband is gone? hang out with family and lose some weight (hopefully)

  29. Do you think other wive do that to? Most def