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[abrown0905]

Hey there everyone! I just joined today!!! :)
My husband and I are going through our first deployment. We are stationed in Texas, but I am in New York State and probably will stay here for most of the year! I am 25 and my husband is 20. We will be celebrating our first anniversary (although we will be apart) on July 7th.

I am certainly hoping time will fly by fast. Job market sucks, so it has been hard finding just a little job to help pass the time!!! Havent made a lot of friends with other military wives..I've met quite a few but stopped talking to many because I just can't take too much drama and gossip!!

I hope to meet ppl I can click with!!! :D

Talk to ya'll soon!!!

[Spahr]

Welcome to our little family! I'm Spahr I'm 20 and my fiance will be leaving for boot camp soon after our daughter is born next month. I'm currently a full time student at the Univeristy of Phoenix online and am getting my AA in Marketing after this next set of classes. I look forward to learning more about you! I'm sure you will love this site as much as we all do!

[KristiMarie]

ASHLEY. I am kristi, 20 and living in Missouri. My husband is also stationed out of Texas and is deployed (your man isnt from fort bliss is he?!?!). We got married a little over a month ago. Im here finishing up nursing school, then off to the army nursing corps myself! I look forward to getting to know you!

[abrown0905]

Thanks for the welcome!!! AND we are stationed at Hood. We both dislike it very much!!! lol

I have my BA in psychology and am actually going for a nursing degree because getting a job as a nurse should be fairly easy with all the moving around you do in the military!!!

Are you going for RN??? I am thinking of getting just my LPN because it takes less than a year and its not my first love..I probably wont be able to become a counselor, which is my passion, until he is out of the army. But you do what you gotta do :D

[KristiMarie]

You could easily be a counslor in the army! but it would require more school too lol. But you can always work mental health nursing, which would be just as fun!


But I am going for my BSN (bachelor of science in nursing!!!) All at the expence of the Army too, lol so I cant complain, I go to a private university and its freaking expensive as crap to attend. But currently we have the best nursing program in the state, so I cant complain I guess!

[Spahr]

what is an LPN? I can probably figure it out but... yeah lol

[KristiMarie]

licensed practical nurse :)

[Spahr]

What is the difference? I figure a LPN can't do as much?

[abrown0905]

YAH...I have thought about doing that in the army, but I am sooo not military material...lol... we just would not mix!

And LPN is the least amount of school for nursing besides the CNA, which i know I DO NOT want to do! And LPNs can make pretty good money even on a part time basis. I've thought about doing psychiatric nursing, but I just don't think I want to go to school for another 4 years to get a Bachelor's degree. With the new GI Bill I will be able to use that money when he is eligible for it to be transferred and I am going to finish my Master's and see about going to school further.... I'll probably be going to college my whole life... lol

And I thought i was done after high school!!! ha :P

[KristiMarie]

Yeah.. really I think LPN cant pass meds... but i think thats the major difference... but im not sure

[KristiMarie]

haha ashley thats too funny, but i do NOT blame you for not going CNA at all. You could be a civillian nurse for the army! They have lots of those!

[abrown0905]

What is the difference? I figure a LPN can't do as much?

Right. They are a little higher up than a CNA (certified nursing assistant) but lower than a RN. LPNs generally are in charge of distributing medications (at least around here in NY) and generally do not have to do the "dirty work" like wiping butts, giving baths, cleaning up beds, etc.... And the schooling is a certificate so its no longer than a year... as opposed to two or 4 yrs for an RN!

I think thats all right... lol...it may vary a little from state to state

[Spahr]

well what can a CNA do!? lol I'm sorry I'm soo lost!

[KristiMarie]

haha CNA can wipe butts, pass food, make beds stuff like that and "babysit" patients who need 24/7 watch

here in MO LPN cant pass meds, but they can start IV (which is weird cause some meds are administered via IV)

and RN can do anything, pass meds or anything a LPN or CNA can do

[Spahr]

surely would not wanna be a CNA!

[abrown0905]

surely would not wanna be a CNA!

LOL... me either!!!!

[abrown0905]

And I have a myspace and facebook page. I get on myspace a lot, but not really facebook.

Myspace is: www.myspace.com/ashesbdao.... facebook I guess you can just search for me: Ashley Brito

:freedom:

[Spahr]

And I have a myspace and facebook page. I get on myspace a lot, but not really facebook.

Myspace is: www.myspace.com/ashesbdao.... facebook I guess you can just search for me: Ashley Brito

:freedom:

lol theres 19 of you but I'm going to assume ur in TX and kissing a soldier in ur pic?

[ashandbrons]

Welcome Ashley!! My name is Ashley too! I am married to Bronson. We have been married for 3 years and we have a son. We are stationed at Pope AFB. I am from NY so I def. know what the job market is like! Good luck!!!

[abrown0905]

lol theres 19 of you but I'm going to assume ur in TX and kissing a soldier in ur pic?


lol... yup thats me...

i didnt realize there would be 19... i kno ashleys a popular name..but Ashley combined with Brito... no idea!!! lol

[Spahr]

not to mention one of the other ones was pictures with a soldier and one with a marine ;-)

[colleen]

Hey Ashley! I'm Colleen and my soldier is currently on his first tour as well! We are getting near the end now though, he should be home early. I know what you mean about the job market, I am an elementary school teacher and I have found it hard to get steady work around home. I am heading back to Alaska in a matter of days to get our apartment set up and wait for hubby's return! You will really enjoy it here, the ladies are great and they have really been a fabulous support system!! Welcome!

[Lana]

HeyAshley! I'm Alana and my husband is Nick. He's in Iraq right now but we're on the last leg of the deployment and will hopefully be home soon! :) I'm 22, recently graduated college, and am searching (without luck) for a job! Can't wait to get to know you!

[littleurban]

Hello!

I'm Heather (21) and am from Duluth, MN but attend college at St.Cloud State University. My marine and I just broke things off a day ago...he is on his first deployment and is done with that at the end of July then off to Afghan.

Welcome to the group!! You will love it.

[Kira]

Hi! I'm Kira. My DH and I are currently at Fort Campbell and we have 2 boys.

I was actually going to go to school for CNA..lol. I know it's dirty work but it's better than going back to a fast food restaurant..maybe..lol. Actually the Army was going to pay for it so I figured why not.

Welcome to MTMH!!

[abrown0905]

Well... it seems many of us seem to have the same problem with the job market. I have not been able to get a job in my field (psychology)...it just seems sometimes that all that money spent on college and all you can find are the jobs you would be doing if you had NO college degree...craziness!!!

The best thing about the military is knowing you'll be getting a paycheck every two weeks...(as long as there aren't any pay problems..lol)... and you know you're spouse isn't gonna get fired...lol

[abrown0905]

Hello!

I'm Heather (21) and am from Duluth, MN but attend college at St.Cloud State University. My marine and I just broke things off a day ago...he is on his first deployment and is done with that at the end of July then off to Afghan.

Welcome to the group!! You will love it.

Sorry to hear things ended...hope you are doing ok!!!

[abrown0905]

Hi! I'm Kira. My DH and I are currently at Fort Campbell and we have 2 boys.

I was actually going to go to school for CNA..lol. I know it's dirty work but it's better than going back to a fast food restaurant..maybe..lol. Actually the Army was going to pay for it so I figured why not.

Welcome to MTMH!!

HIII!!! and CNA is a great job...my aunt, my sister, and one of my friends are all CNAs...it's just one of those jobs that isn't for everyone. I know I could not do it, but its pretty good money and im sure much better than a fast food restaurant!!!
I'm excited to get the military to pay for my school too...thanks to the 6000 dollar grant thingy..!!! Have you all heard about that???

[Kira]

HaHa I swear I hate changing my kids diapers, but I never tried it so I really wouldn't know if I would hate the job.

Yeah I heard of the grant, that's why I was going to go to school. Since the CNA is only 900$ out here I was going to see if I could do more classes online.

[Kira]

Oh I did a course in phlebotomy once but I never got certified I just passed the class, so I know I good with sticking people..lol.

[abrown0905]

Oh I did a course in phlebotomy once but I never got certified I just passed the class, so I know I good with sticking people..lol.

That's definitely a good start!!! I think that's one of the things I am scared of most... lol..not the blood but sticking ppl with needles.....

[ReginaCherie]

hey im regina. married to scott a marine. he is deployed right now but will be back in less then a month. we have a 2 year old son and are stationed at camp pendelton.

welcome to the site.

[Meredith]

Hey Ashley! I'm Meredith, 23 I'll have been married one year to my soldier on July 7th also!! We're stationed at Ft Lewis but I'll be on my way back to north Jersey sometime in Sept. after Mike heads back out to Iraq. I have a BS in athletic training and worked the past year at a high school but I'm having trouble finding anyone around Jersey that will hire me half way through the fall sports season. I'm going to go back for my MA and credentials for teaching secondary bio...hopefully lol. I totally agree that having a college education and little experience is killing any type of job opportunity for me. It almost would have been better off if I hadn't spent all the money on college!

Anyway, welcome to the forum! I'm sure you'll love it here if you don't already! It's very easy to get sucked right in!

[Kathryn]

Welcome Ashley!!!

I'm Kathryn! My boyfriend, Justin, is a Marine and currently deployed but will be back in about a month!!! I live in Houston, TX and he is stationed out at Camp Pendleton in California. You'll love this site! These girls are the best military friends you could ever have!

[Lisa]

Hey Ashley!

I'm Lisa. My Husband is in the Marines and we're out in Cali at Camp Pendleton while he trains for his next deployment. I'm still in school and just working at a bar/restaurant down the street. Welcome to the site, can't wait to get to know you better!

[rachelsoffia]

Hey Ashley! My name is rachel and I am married to my soldier Jeff...and we are at Ft Hood as well, and HATE it! We have a little 4 month old boy named Landon! The girls here are awesome and help a lot when going through deployments!

[kelamarie]

welcome! I am Kela, and my boyfriend Christopher is stationed at ft. campbell KY - he finished up his deployment back in Jan and will be getting out of the army in Dec. (so he says - we'll see?), and I am living here at home in NC while doing school and working full time.

[Aubrey]

um, first thing's first...stay away from Kela, she's a crazy stalker who wants my life. HAHAHAHAHA! jk girl, I love you :) but hi, I'm Aubrey and I'm 21 yrs old....I got involved with the site when I was still married to a soldier, but now I'm divorced and was definately for the better. However, as you can tell from my welcome post (titled helllloooooooo ladies...lol) I'm kinda sorta dating my best friend who also happens to be in the Army. lol just can't get enough of this dang uniform, ya know? we live in Old Forge, he's stationed outta Ft Drum for now, he just does his reserve weekends up there, but has switched over to active duty and all that will take place this December. His papers are done and everything, now its just waiting for Dec to come! Then its off to Ft Gordon Georgia for us :) I look forward to meeting you!!

[Mary Cat]

Welcome to the site Ashley!

I'm mary, 20 and married to Matt, 20 for just over 2 months now! He's currenlty serving a 12 month deployment in Iraq but we're over Halfway through! We're stationed at Fort Wainwright, AK but right now Im living in NJ for another couple of months. I'm planning on going back to college hopefully next month. Right now I'm just working as a waitress making pretty good money until the move.

[snwalways41903]

hey hun, welcome to the group, im sherry 25, married to william for 6 years, we have 3 lil boys! we are currently stationed in fort benning, my hubby is home for now but there are rumors flying of another deployment! its great to meet you i hope to get to know you better!! big hugs!

[abrown0905]

Hey Ashley! My name is rachel and I am married to my soldier Jeff...and we are at Ft Hood as well, and HATE it! We have a little 4 month old boy named Landon! The girls here are awesome and help a lot when going through deployments!

How long have u been at Fort Hood??? I was only there from August to April but sure was glad to get away for a lil bit... lol... he is re-enlisting and asking for Fort Carson, CO...we both cant wait to go there... :D

[abrown0905]

Thanks for all the nice welcomes :wave:

I definitely look forward to getting to know everyone here!!!


:bighug:

[kelamarie]

um, first thing's first...stay away from Kela, she's a crazy stalker who wants my life. HAHAHAHAHA! jk girl, I love you :) but hi, I'm Aubrey and I'm 21 yrs old....I got involved with the site when I was still married to a soldier, but now I'm divorced and was definately for the better. However, as you can tell from my welcome post (titled helllloooooooo ladies...lol) I'm kinda sorta dating my best friend who also happens to be in the Army. lol just can't get enough of this dang uniform, ya know? we live in Old Forge, he's stationed outta Ft Drum for now, he just does his reserve weekends up there, but has switched over to active duty and all that will take place this December. His papers are done and everything, now its just waiting for Dec to come! Then its off to Ft Gordon Georgia for us :) I look forward to meeting you!!

hey now, for all i know you're the crazy stalker/mind reader.

[Lindsay]

oh wow i didnt realize i hadnt introduced myself yet! im sorry!
im lindsay- im 20 and engaged to aaron, who is deployed right now and will be home in just a few months.
i go to school and study criminal justice, but right now im back home taking summer classes till i head back to school in august!
i cant wait to get to know you better!! you'll love this site its awesome :)

[MrsJoey]

hey girl, and welcome! i know im a little late but im playin catch up-my husband was here on leave and i just got back from the beach so ive been SUPER MIA.

My name is Kelly, Im 22, living in GA and awaiting (pretty impatiently lol) my husbands return! he is out-processing as we speak and will hopefully be home shortly, then he will start with the Army Reserve for 2 years :)
for right now im working at a gym, not permanent but something for now, and hey-its somethin! ;)

WELCOME,enjoy--i hope you love it here as much as we all do, and let us know if you need anything!

[Katie]

Ash where in texas are you at? Fort Hood? If so we are stationed here too, (Well.. for the next month..)

[Katie]

ok its the bl;onde in me... sunk to my head i just read fort hood.. ;-) Rach and I are here.. even though I have been too much of a boob to go visit her.. lmao.

[abrown0905]

lol...yah im at hood...well we r stationed there...im in NY now while my hubby is deployed...ill b back there the end of january...!!! ur only there for another month?

[Katie]

Yes, we are PCS'ing to FortKnox, hubby just reinlisted for 6 more years.

FYI hubby's unit is th one that is moving to carson and they are asking some people to volunteer to not go becuase they have NO room for all the people coming(hense us going to knox) I am sure situation will be different by the time you guys ask to go there but just a heads up... ;-)

[Christy]

Hi Ashley! I'm Christy, 31 and I am engaged to my soldier Jason who is 26. He's a full time reservist and we live in Cleveland. We are hoping to be moving into a house here pretty soon, but won't know till the end of the month. I've been MIA for the last month due to Jasons daughter was here. Glad you joined the site and can't wait to get to know you better!

[abrown0905]

Yes, we are PCS'ing to FortKnox, hubby just reinlisted for 6 more years.

FYI hubby's unit is th one that is moving to carson and they are asking some people to volunteer to not go becuase they have NO room for all the people coming(hense us going to knox) I am sure situation will be different by the time you guys ask to go there but just a heads up... ;-)

hey there...my hubby talked to the re-enlistment guy and he did say they didnt really have an openings for ppl at carson...they were looking for e5 and e6s and he will "only" be e4...the guy said he would try his best...hes not re-enlisting until october, but we are also looking at germany and/or washington...sooo who knows? do we ever REALLY kno nething... lmao

[abrown0905]

Hi Ashley! I'm Christy, 31 and I am engaged to my soldier Jason who is 26. He's a full time reservist and we live in Cleveland. We are hoping to be moving into a house here pretty soon, but won't know till the end of the month. I've been MIA for the last month due to Jasons daughter was here. Glad you joined the site and can't wait to get to know you better!

Thanks for the welcome...i really do hope to get to know everyone better and make friends... :D

everyone has been so nice so far...and drama free *yeehaw* lol... looking forward to keepin up with the site and ppl i meet thru it!!!