new army wife?

Question

im new at the hole army thing, got married june 3rd, 06. this is my first time i had to move, how do i meet new friends. i know i posted this already, but i diddnt even think about adding all this, i dont live on base its like 30 min drive to get there. im in kentucky the base is big id get lost trying to find my way around, my husband cant show me around because with my job we dont have the same days off and when we are togather its to late to show me around. and since im far from the base not very many ppl live close to me (that are in the army) and i REALLY need to know how to meet ppl so when he gets deployed (not any time soon) i accually know ppl, cause it would sux and drive me CrAzY to just go to work and come home. and i i wanna know how to meet ppl (not the ones i work with) thanks for ANY help :-)

Answer 1

Ok, there are several things you can do to get involved and meet people within the Army community. First of all, there is the interent. Look through various online groups; there are many relating to military spouses all over the world, with each base usually having it's own club.

Second, contact the FRG (that's Family Readiness Group). The FRG are the people who will be letting you know important information about your husband prior to and during deployment. They also have fund-raisers and help keep soldier morale up. Ask you husband for the information (the CO runs FRG..) and a contact number.

If all else fails, contact the post's ACS (Army Community Services). They'll be listed in a regular phonebook of the city you're near. It sounds like you are at Fort Campbell. You can check out the website for the base and find the phone number there as well. ACS offers a large variety of services; just talk to the person who answers the phone, be direct and explain the situation. They can put you in contact with someone who can help you.

I hope that helps. If you have any more questions, please, feel free to contact me!

Congrats on becoming a Military Wife... It's a tough job...but we stick together ;)

Answer 2

First of all -- the Entry Gate to the post -- go to the Visitor's Center and ASK for a Post Map -- that is the quickest way to LEARN where everything is on post.

A 30 min drive is NOT that far from post. YOU can easily participate on the activities (has your servicemember spouse signed up for the Clubs on post? They also have Spouses' Clubs too -- with MANY Activities). There is also a TON of entertainment/relaxation opportunities (and recreation) offered on post -- go to the Post's Website -- and click the MWR or Services Link to see what is available.

In the local community where you live .. start out by going to the public library -- they usually have plenty of information on local spots of interest/activities, and sign up for the LOCAL newspaper. There is usually a listing of 'community events' in these local papers -- so just go through these 'events' and pick something that you like.

While your spouse is on post -- there is a weekly post newspaper printed too (which contains post-related news, deployment information, recreation opportunities, movies on post, etc). It is usually issued on Fridays, and is at the entrance of most buildings, in the Commissary/Exchange Entries, and other spots on post. PICK something to do that fascinates or interests you, and attend.

This is the way to get involved both ON-Post as well as with OFF-Post Activities in the place where your spouse is stationed.

Answer 3

Look inside yourself and discover what your interests are. Once they are identified, get out there and start joining groups that share those interests. (both online and in the real world)
You aren't alone and aren't the first tho experience this, we live in Kentucky also, drop us a line.

Answer 4

My ex had the same problem and she met people by getting involved in hobbies. She took up horseback riding and theatre and met lots of people...she's currently married to one of them. (sigh)

Answer 5

You can meet people at your job and in your neighborhood. Also if you go to the PX you can meet people there.