What is a military spouse’s biggest challenge?
BM: The biggest challenge for me personally is battling fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of the future. It is hard to not want to blame the military and our government when you see a military so worn down. I know the struggles spouses of the military face, because I read and write about it every day. I fear for the future of an already exhausted military and what the long-term support for us is going to look like. Families in the military are just struggling to stay together, and that is compounded when deployments are not only longer but more frequent. So far, there have been no real outlines as to what support mechanisms are going to be put in place for the families at home. What is the greatest reward? Knowing that despite the war climate, my husband serves a cause bigger than any one person. I know deep down that what our military does — serve our nation faithfully — is right. FF: What unique issues present themselves in a military marriage? BM: I think all marriages face their ow
