My husband deployes in Sept. and I wasn't all that concerned until just recently when I looked at he calendar. I have been to some FRG meetings but I'm not sure if they would actually give me the support that I need. I'm not living near the Army Base that he is stationed at. Are there any outside resource that are available? This is his first deployment and he will be going to afgan. I don't hear that much about afgan on the news and don't know why which makes me worried.
2007-08-13 06:42:58 · 9 answers · asked by plawad 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
you dont hear about it because it is mainly training and very little fighting say in that regards you should be safe. there are resources available but i am not sure what they are what you should do is setup a time to talk to either the chaplain or the company co and ask them and if they dont know they will know who knows.
2007-08-13 06:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by ggates1982 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I am married to a marine and he just went to Iraq 4 weeks ago. Just to tell you...the first week is hell!!! I don't know about army but for deploying marines and their spouses there was a meeting where they explain everything about get in contact, how much can he call you and all the questions like that but since you don't live near the base then you should talk your man because he should get all the needed information before he deployes. My husband calls me everyday (even if for 5 min) and he can email me through out the day. I know that Army is way better with their communication and they have more resources but it depends on the base where he is gonna be at. I heard some people only can call one a week and sometimes only 1 ever two weeks. I hope everything works-out for you.
2007-08-13 07:29:23 · answer #2 · answered by Natasha G 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Give the FRG group a chance. Once the Soldiers are gone, they are will be more supportive. Right now your Soldiers are still home and everyone is concentrating on them, after they leave, you will need each other.
See if they have a website. If not, suggest it. With both my sons deployments, we had a website set up for families to communicate anytime of the day or night.
I am a FRG Leader and I give my families these two websites that have a wealth of information.
http://www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/home.aspx
http://www.arfp.org/skins/ARFP/home.aspx?AllowSSL=true
Also, a few things to remember: Anything you hear that has happened on the news, is in the past. Don't worry if you don't hear from him for awhile. He is either busy or internet is down. No news is good news.
If you need anything, please contact me.
2007-08-13 07:08:36 · answer #3 · answered by Diane 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you will need your husband to authorize your sign up for the army virtual frg. there isn't a lot of information there, but, there is some, and if you know the frg leaders for his unit, contact them, they can and should be in touch with you. get on the frg telephone tree, find out if there is a website for his unit.
he's probably going to tell you to not watch the news, and to not try to follow the situation. whether or not you do, don't let him know. he's going to have a lot to do, without worrying about your being upset.
remember he needs to do the initial sign up for the virtual fg, and once he does that, you can complete your part of the sign up. be well, be brave, be strong....
and, don't post any information, at all, about where, when, or anything else relating to his deployment, op-sec exists for a purpose, to keep all our soldiers safe (terrorists can read, have the internet, and use it, too)
2007-08-13 07:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by tuxey 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are many resoures available on army posts but they can vary depending on the post your are staying at. I know Fort Bragg has an "Army One Stop" for information that helped my wife when I was deployed within two weeks of arriving on post. As for the FRG both times I have been deployed they have ignored my wife and I think it is a very screwed up system that needs a major overhall. Hope this helps.
2007-08-13 06:49:19 · answer #5 · answered by RCT 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Post Chaplain, most times they carry a lot of weight in helping families and directing them to the proper network of folks willing to guide you. You also have the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign wars available as resources! Good luck!
2007-08-13 08:07:35 · answer #6 · answered by ShadowCat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is there an Army Reserve Center in your area? Check and see if they have some group set up for support of spouses. Also check with the VFW and American Legion in your area. They may have information on auxiliaries and other groups to help you.
2007-08-13 06:49:31 · answer #7 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES, If you are near a US Military Post, Go there.
If you are not near a military base, Go to any Veteran's Organization, such as the American Legion, Amvets or VFW, and they will help. Also,
check any Reserves or National Guard units!!!
2007-08-13 07:37:20 · answer #8 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
myarmylifetoo.com - tons of reseources and things that are going on - they have answers to all your questions
2007-08-13 07:52:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋