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Married to the Military: A Survival Guide for Military Wives, Girlfriends, and Women in Uniform

by Meredith Leyva · 2003

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Marrying a service member can feel like marrying the entire military. This practical guide is written for spouses, partners and women serving in uniform, and it covers the everyday realities of military life. Chapters address moving every few years, keeping a career alive, deployments and the strain they place on love, pay and benefits, and the medical system. The author, an experienced military wife who runs a large online community for families, offers friendly but authoritative advice on managing stress, including the effects of PTSD. The aim is to help readers understand the system so they can make confident choices for themselves and their children.

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war and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
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