LPIDelta,

Thanks so much for the list! I'm going to write down some of those things and go get a few more items to put in the box. I've already been to the post office and got one of the flat-rate boxes to pack everything in. Thanks again! :)

Nicole

Former Military Wife Here Too
 

Hi there, I am a former Military Wife (USMC that went to the National Guard after ETS from USMC).

I will be taking a civillian job as command support to cultivate volunteers for FRGs. I would LOVE to have any FRG Volunteers share any suggestions, advice, etc.

I did nothing with Family Readiness when my husband was still in.

First officers do not have an ETS he has an ADSO. Four years from the day he was commissioned or five if he is West Point. You get a year ADO for completion of the Captains Career Course. If you move stateside he gets years but it serves concurrently with the Career Course year. If gets an overseas assignment (like Germany) he gets a two to three year commitment. If he is deployed he can not get out he will be stop lossed until 90 days upon return from deployment. Also, he owes a total of 8 years so how many years he has left we will send them in the reserves (active on inactive)

^^ Yeah, I'm confused too... :p:confused:

No, I knew all that stuff. What I was trying to find out for SthrnZeta was, will the year ADO start from his graduation date or from his original ADSO date? He's deploying, so it's not like it all really matters, but just for my own personal edification. I work with a lot of junior officer wives that have questions like that, and it's a good thing to know.

His ADO will start when he signs into the new unit. One year from that day is what he will owe the Army. Is he a Captain. If he is did he take the bonus money?

Yes he is and no he didn't take the money. He didn't feel it was an adequate amount and not worth the extra time in he'd owe for it.

I'm deploying to the middle east next week, and I need a POA before I leave. It's something I've avoided for years because I'm single but I finally chose my brother. I think it should be someone who you trust and will act in YOUR best interest, which isn't always your spouse ;).

That's very true. I've seen spouses cheat, try to clean the soldier out, and run. That behavior is definitely not in the best interest of the person giving POA.

But I don't think ArmyWife '79 meant that, exactly. We were talking of a girl who was not yet engaged (but is now!! ;)). A single soldier is another ball of wax.

I hope your deployment goes well. Stay low.

Keep your head down, be careful and watch your and your peoples asses!

Be safe my Greek Brother!

Take care PiKA, and thanks for what you're doing.

Take care! We'll be thinking of you!

.....Kelly :)

Thanks, SC! And, no, I do not have POA. But he has given my contact info to the FRG there so I am his contact and we are both on title on OUR new house. I think it's perfectly ok for his parents to have POA for now.

PiKA, good luck over there! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! And thanks for all you're doing!

Ok--now I know I've been our of the loop for a few weeks. This is big news!!!! Best wishes are in order!

Coming Home
 

Hey all--just wanted to share my excitement. I got a text message from my spouse this morning and he is on a plane and headed home! Its been 8 months since he has been home so the dogs and I are looking forward to his return.