What is MilSpouseFest?
MilSpouseFest, founded as MilitaryOneClick, in 2012 was developed when there was a great need for online resources, all in one spot. MilSpouseFest is dedicated to empowering military spouses and families by providing them with information, resources, and the community support they need in their daily lives.
Are military spouses more likely to cheat?
Although our marriages look different to those of our civilian counterparts, military families do not experience a higher rate of infidelity than those in civilian families, which is estimated to be about 1/3 of the population.
What are military spouses entitled to?
Military spouses are eligible to receive up to $100,000 in life insurance coverage. Military members can elect to enroll their family members in this program for coverage of $10,000 to $100,000. Spouse and dependent coverage may not exceed the coverage held by the service member, and children are restricted to $10,000.
Do you salute military spouses?
Absolutely not! They deserve the respect that anyone does, but the spouse or dependents of officers WILL NOT try to wear the sponsors rank. Some will try. The salute is about respect to the uniform and sacrifices and accomplishments that are recognized by Congress through a commission.
Do gate guards salute officer spouses?
No, but the vehicle an officer’s spouse or children are driving may get saluted as it passes the gate or other checkpoint on a military installation. The vehicles belonging to service members are issued stickers that are displayed on a lower corner of the windshield.
What do they play at 5pm on military bases?
retreat bugle call
The national anthem is played immediately after the retreat bugle call. The installation commander has designated 5 p.m. as the end of the duty day at Hanscom. At the first sound of the retreat bugle call, all personnel outdoors should stop and face the flag, or when not visible, in the direction the music is played.
Why is military divorce rate so high?
The difficult adjustment of reconnecting as a couple after having been used to being apart, coupled with other issues such as money, affairs, children, alcohol and physical abuse all increase the chance of divorce for military personnel. Overall, the combined divorce rate for the U.S. military is 3.7%.
Which military branch has the highest divorce rate?
According to other studies, deployed military members in the U.S. Navy, Marines, Army, and Air Force have higher than average divorce rates. The Air Force had the highest rate, at 14.6 percent, with the Navy at over 12.5 percent and the other two branches as high as 8 percent.