85. The Impact of Deployment on Military Families: Why Connectivity Matters with Retired Army Veteran & MilSpouse John Spencer
Over the last several years, the ways in which service members and military spouses and families connect through deployments has changed. During my first deployment as a military girlfriend, I remember getting to talk to my now husband for 15 minutes once a week.
As Internet connectivity has increased, families have the ability to stay more connected. But what does this mean for military members and for the families? John Spencer, a retired army veteran and military spouse, explores the impacts of this connectivity in his new book, Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership and Social Connections in Modern War.
In today’s episode, I talk with John about deployment both from the active-duty perspective and from the military spouse perspective. We talk about why we need each other, ways to stay connected with your spouse, and who really has the toughest job in a deployment.
We also talk about life after military and his journey of leaning into his passions, finding a unique niche, and making the most of the opportunities available. Can’t wait to share this conversation with you!
Better Together,
Christine
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