Hey everyone,

Im F(18) and my bf also (18) just left for fort Benning army bootcamp. he is currently in reception i believe and has been struggling with depression. he was able to call me last Sunday and express that he has had depression for 2 years and never spoke up about it because he knew that would limit his chances to go into the army. he ended up getting there and within a few days he called and was very upset saying he cannot do this and confessed his big secret of 2 years. as a gf i don’t know what to do, theres nothing i really can do at the moment but i am wondering what happens in these types of situations. he went to medical and they basically dismissed him, im not sure what happened afterwards, but he wants to be discharged medically or entry-level. is this possible? an add on to that is that he also has Tourettes. he did get a medical waiver for this but due to his recent episode of depression, it should be reevaluated, does anyone know if he can get discharged, the process of this, or what to do?
let me know please!

Hi! I am a military dependent and we are being moved overseas in the next year. I understand it can be difficult for military spouses to find jobs overseas, so I’m starting my research now I’m hopes to figure something out before we get there.

I have been working as an inpatient dietitian since 2019, and the company I work for now unfortunately does not allow me to work any of their remote positions from overseas.

Ive done some digging into popular remote dietetics companies (Nourish, Berry street, ect) but ive either found they also don’t support work from outside the U.S., or it’s very unclear. The one dietetic job on base will be filled by someone else most of the time we are there.

We would keep our Florida address, but I physically would be sitting overseas while I work.

Anyone have experience with this process or any leads to potential job opportunities?

Appreciate any help or guidance in this!! Super unfortunate how difficult this process is…

Hello!

I’m considering enrolling in my employer health insurance. It’s $27-$29 per pay period or $10-$12 based on plan chosen and if I receive wellness credits.

I’m currently enrolled in Tricare prime.

The reason I am considering enrolling in my employer benefit is because I do not have a PCM and Tricare east has continually denied my request for a civilian provider stating I need to be seen at an MTF. I’m located in Hampton roads and we have several MTF locations, but none are accepting new patients. I have been trying to get a PCM for months to no avail.

I do have current referrals for specialty care that I receive through civilian providers and NMCP that will be expiring soon. I also have referrals I need, but cannot obtain without a PCM.

Would my employer benefit be worth while with my current issues? Would it be beneficial to enroll and also switch to Tricare select during tricare’s open enrollment? Can I keep my specialty care at NMCP with any of these changes?

I have never had OHI and am lost in how this all works.

My husband is new to the Air Force, and our dream destinations are in PACAF and Europe.

Unfortunately, I have a history of neurological and mental health issues, including past suicidal ideation. I see two specialists, a neurologist and a psychiatrist, and I take a few medications to manage my mental health and seizures.

I just found out I have to enroll in EFMP, which in my situation seems to mean we're basically barred from PCSing to our dream destinations. All I can find are EFMP horror stories, and it's really discouraging.
Please share your experiences with EFMP, especially if you have similar medical needs and were cleared for overseas.

I just wanted to hop on here to hopefully get some advice for long distance with my spouse online as he is leaving soon for a mission for couple months. We did long distance obviously during basic and AIT which was just fine but obviously this is the first time where he will have more freedoms, more responsibility, and obviously the circumstances are very different. I’m just very on edge as this will be my first time living alone, I’m just anxious about the situation he is in, and I won’t have his location more than likely so it’s just so much to unpack and the culture online makes me worry even more. It’s hard seeing the discourse online over the idea that all military men cheat. I see women in comments fight tooth and nail promising that it is not the case for them only to be met with hundreds of other comments degrading her and practically PROMISING that her husband is no exception. He’s never given me any reason to worry and I have access to his accounts but of course it’s hard to ignore all of the negativity online. Please give you your uncensored experiences and advice. By advice I’m talking what helped you and your spouse get through deployments/missions ? What struggles and challenges should I be aware of and how should I navigate them? Should I be worried and if I should why, and if I shouldn’t what helped ease your mind when you were in my position? Thanks!!

Probably not the post everyone wants to see in a support group but I can’t get rid of this feeling. For context I am a 30-year-old female and he is a 30-year-old male. We have a two-year-old daughter and she and I live in the States while he is in South Korea. For the past couple of months he has been going out to the bars and spending up to 90 dollars per transaction. He uses up everything in his account and then he uses up my money in my account. He barely talks to me as it is now and makes it hard to talk to him about it. I’ve decided to take him off of my account because that is my money that I am making while working and I need it for bills and etc. I feel like I already know the answer but at this point I don’t know what to do and am starting to get really depressed.

*ive never been to Korea so I am not sure if it’s expensive like that or not. But I thought things were cheaper there.

Hey everyone I'm new to tricare and the East Coast. I've been prescribed a controlled substance since I was 14 years old. I'm looking for a psychiatrist or doctor to become my new provider. but Georgia is a lot more strict than my home state. I talked with my PCM and they referred me to a new psychiatrist (provider) but she hasn't lived in Georgia in years and there's no way to get in contact with her or the address they have listed. I called referral management today to try and get it corrected with a provider that actually is in the state and accepting tricare. The woman told me it was up to me to find the new provider and to call her back when I did. Dude I can't find anyone, just therapists. Can't find info if they're accepting tricare or new patients either. I'm so annoyed and stressed without my medication I have seizures and really don't want to go through that again. so if anyone has experience with the online providers or how to actually get in contact with a provider near me I would really appreciate it. (Please don't answer you're not prescribed mental health medication)

Moving to Pensacola with husband- looking for advice My husband is currently at NAS Pensacola for Navy training, and I’m planning to move to Pensacola to be with him. His school is expected to be around 4 months.

I’m trying to figure out the best way to handle the move, including finding work in Pensacola and possibly leaving my current job.

For those who have moved to Pensacola for a spouse’s Navy orders/training:

• How was the transition for you?
• What areas do you recommend living in?
• Is it difficult to find a job there?
• Is it worth moving for a 4-month school, or would you wait?
• Anything you wish you had known before moving to Pensacola?

I’d especially appreciate advice from military spouses who have made a similar move. Thank you!