Takin' it to the Streets
September 26, 2006|
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SpouseBUZZ is only four days old, but we're hitting the ground running. We're taking this show on the road.
Military.com is sponsoring SpouseBUZZ LIVE, an expo which will take place on Saturday, October 28 from 11:00 - 4:00 at The Plaza Hotel in Killeen, Texas. This expo will focus on topics and issues which are important to military spouses. Below, you'll find a list of panels/panelists.
THE MILSPOUSE EXPERIENCE: A warm-up discussion about the joys and challenges facing milspouses. This panel will feature a diverse group of spouses including active-duty, National Guard and a male spouse.
Moderated by Ward Carroll
Panelists: AWTM, Guard Wife, Sarah and Mike
DEPLOYMENT A-Z: A "potluck" discussion on a wide range of issues surrounding deployment.
Moderated by Vince Patton
Panelists: RedLegMeg, Airforcewife, Molly Pitcher, Love My Tanker
OVERCOMING LIFE CHALLENGES: How do you deal with the often-difficult reintegration period? What about PTSD? What happens if your spouse is wounded?
Moderated by Andi Hurley
Panelists: Joan D'Arc, Nancy Nuding (wife of Dadmanly), GBear, Ft. Hood representative
We'll have more information on SpouseBUZZ LIVE in the coming days, but for now, mark your calendars and if you're anywhere near Ft. Hood, come by and say hello.
What a great idea. We are looking forward to the Expo. Thanks, SpouseBUZZ, for performing this very important service!
Posted by: Dadmanly | 09/21/2006 at 10:10
Hey whaddya know, I'm only about an hour and a half or so from Killeen. Love to be there!
Posted by: Kath | 09/21/2006 at 11:01
This is SO COOL! Are there any plans to bring this to other cities/military towns? Specifically I would like to see one held in Columbia, SC/Ft. Jackson. One at Ft.Stewart would be a viable option too. I will be deploying after the first of the year and this would be EXTREMELY helpful to my family.
Posted by: Louis | 09/21/2006 at 15:24
Kath - so, we'll see you in October...
Louis - we'll see. Until we come to your town, we're only a click away, so be sure your spouse knows we're here for her.
Posted by: Andi | 09/21/2006 at 18:42
I'm looking forward to making the trip!
Can't wait to meet those who show up either in person or virtually. :)
Posted by: Melinda | 09/21/2006 at 19:30
I'm booking my inlaws to babysit for me, but I'll have to bring my 3 month old with me. Sounds like a lot of fun!
Posted by: Tanker Wife | 09/22/2006 at 22:17
I was a single mom for 9 1/2 years before my husband and I got together. I've only been married for a 5 1/2 weeks. (1st marriage for both) (we got married on his R&R)... So, I'm not used to the military life either.
He's based out of Ft. Hood, in Iraq... my daughter (she's 9 1/2) and I are in VA (va beach). I'm wondering if it will be anywhere close to us?
Posted by: Tammi | 09/26/2006 at 09:13
This site is Awesome!!! I'm hoping it will be close to California some time, maybe Vegas?!
Posted by: MarineWife | 09/26/2006 at 12:22
It would be nice if you could include in your agenda a seasoned family member who has a child with a disability or a spouse who has a disability and is enrolled and has seen the benefits of enrolling in the EFMP.
Isabel
Posted by: Isabel Hodge | 09/26/2006 at 14:24
Tammi and MarineWife - you never know......
Isabel, GBear, one of our authors, just wrote a post on EFMP. She has had a lot of experience in this area.
Check out her post here:
http://www.spousebuzz.com/blog/2006/09/efmpwhat_is_tha.html
Posted by: Andi | 09/26/2006 at 22:25
I'm at Fort Hood, see you then.
Posted by: wenders | 10/09/2006 at 01:58
For this, I would consider Hood... but sorry, can't make it this time... maybe some day when we get back into the Active Army...
LAW
Posted by: LAW | 10/21/2006 at 21:50