Am I doing everything I can? Husband overseas?

Question

Asked for my friend, her husband is an Army Helicopter IP now in Iraq.
She said:
"We exited the Active Duty Army in 2001. As a Civilian, he was working as a EMS MedEvac Pilot. After a month of moving into a new house, he received word (it was the 4th of July, 2005) that he was being recalled to Active Duty. He would be leaving on our 10th Anniversary.

The kids and I have been relatively isolated as far as military life and support are concerned. I have fallen into a fantastic community who will help whenever they can and I am thankful. I just wonder because there's really no one to ask... what do people in our situation do? Am I doing everything I can?"

Answer 1

As long as the kids and yourself are healthy mentally and physically you are in good shape. As far as military benefits just make sure you stay in contact with family support and his chain of command here at home. They will be able to best tell you where he is and when and also point you in the right direction for any other services you might need. Even being far from a post or base (which btw if you are close to an installation but it's another branch you are still eligable to recieve services through them) your husband family support group will have a fair amount of events for deployed families. Contact your local USO and they will also have many things for the kids to do. And if you are looking to help others in your situation the USO is a great place to volunteer.
Amanda

Answer 2

if her husband is being deployed he is going to be assigned to some post> If he was in the military before his wife should know about the different programs on post. Whenever a company deploey the have what they call a ear dettachment officer. Thats the point of contact between the soldiers and the families. I suggets she contact her Reae dettachment officer and he/ she is goin to get her the numbers of the FRG leaders. They are the people who know whats going on with the soldiers, when they are veaving, comming back, they schedule teleconferences, have support groups and would guide her trough any problem that she might have during her husbands deployment. She can also contact Army community center on whatever post he is assigned to and they are wonderful as far as resources, if they dont know the answer to whatever you need they will try until they get someone who can answer you.
Other than that she just need to support her soldier and pray for that mans safe return. JUst keep busy, take care of yourself 'cause the kids need her more now that dads not home. Shes already blessed with wonderful neighbors so keep in touch with your soldier. God Bless.

Answer 3

If he was called back to active duty, he has to be stationed out of somewhere right? cant you call the base and ask for info? find out what company hes in and see if there is a "wives" club that you can contact for support? I know what your feeling and going threw, past Military wife for 15 years....good luck and god speed :)

Answer 4

bless your heart. my hubby is in the sir force reserves and was gone our first anniversary. He was in Saudi Arabia. The most u can do is be supportive. If u pray pray hard, I wrote notes for mine all thru his bible, made him a photo album of us sent him care packages every month, lottz of cards, letters things like that. Keep your self busy as u can. It will help.
keep yourself your children and him encouraged.
I'm glad u have a support system we had just moved to another state and knew no one so I was on my own. It was hard but u just do what u have to.
will be praying for u all and if u want to talk email me smile

Answer 5

you just need to be proud of what your husband, your children's dad, is doing for the country and build on it