Army Wives: Frequently Asked Questions

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When will the show come to visit Fort Hood Tx?

I really like this show, the drama and the relationships evoke alot of emotion. The bonds between soldiers are very real.

I grew up on military bases and my experience with my "Army" mother was much different. I grew up during the Vietnam era. It was a different time. My mother is Asian (Korean). It was my experience that some of the soldiers returned from overseas with Asian wives, be them Korean, Japanese or Vietnamese. My mother's experience was much different too. She was not involved with all the "social" activities as depicted on the show. Because of the language and culture gap she was not invited to "social" activities. She was also very shy about being involved with others not knowing the culture. My mother was often lonesome and isolated because of this.

I wish the show would depict some of this because it's fairly common. Visit Ft.Bragg, NC (where I grew up) or Ft. Stewart, GA and you'll see alot of Asian presence. They're often left out unless they band together (which my mother did eventually). I enjoyed growing up on military bases (Ft. Bragg, Ft. Meade, Ft. Benning and Ft. Belvoir) and my interactions with others. I wouldn't trade it for anything. However I do wish the show could focus some on the atypical relationships, which on military bases, is more common.

And yes, my mother is alive and we are very close. She lived through Japanese occupation of Korea until the end of WWII and lost her family during the Korean War. My father, a soldier stationed in Korea, rescued her, loved her, brought her to the US. They're both my heroes.

I love Kim Delaney, but what has happened to her lips this season? First I thought she looked like that because of what happened at the Hump Bar but I was wrong.

When is Season 2 going to be available on itunes? I am an Army wife overseas and I am getting anxious.

I can hardly wait for Sunday! Like any television show - Army Wives is inspired by reality. It is not a documentary and I don't think it was meant to be - its called entertainment! Some things are spot on - others are not, like the berets not being worn correctly! And, in the last show, MAJ Sherwood, getting ready to board that bus, had his shiny brass rank on his field cap and no name on the back - all wrong!! I don't think most people would even notice or care - afterall the show is called 'Army Wives' not 'Army Regulation Uniforms'! I have been an Army wife for nine years - its silly, I know, but I notice! I think the way the show depicts the ladies really sticking together (regardless of rank) is the most uplifting thing. In my experience, the wives build friendships with other women of similar interests (ei., kids, hobbies, employment, religious affilitation, age, proximity of living quarters) regardless of rank. Personally, I have never marched in full gear, nor have I stood in formation or ever been sent into a gas chamber for training - who I am to try and wear my husbands rank? Army Wives realistically represents the same attitude - these characters, like many of us gals in real life, are ready and willing to help any other spouse, day or night, regardless of rank or unit. I have read through several other messages - we are stationed at Ft. Hood. Housing here varies, but a lot of it is nice, new construction in a townhouse style village setting with play areas and swimming pools. Families from PVT all the way to 1LT live in the same areas, it really depends on the size of your family. Conversely, the housing given to the field grade officers are stand alone homes, but they were were built several decades ago and are outdated. It is very common for families (enlisted and officers) to live off Post because private housing is very affordable and abundant in this area of Texas. We made the decision to enjoy our time here and it has been terrific. The Army tells you where to go and when to do it - but only you have the ability to decide to make the best of it!

I would like to thank you for this absolutly fabulous show!! I m an early to bed person but would stayup until midnigt to watch this show. i am not in the army no is my husband but thi show opens my eyes to what the challenges are. bless them all.

I love this show and want to thank Lifetime for producing it! I have just finished my first 16 month deployment with my husband based out of Ft. Stewart, GA. This show has helped me understand the military life so much and gave me something to look forward to each week!

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I love this show. I have been a NAVY spouse for 20 years, and this show is a great representation of military life. Yes, there are some military officers wives, who let their husbands rank go to their heards, but spouses like me, who have our own careers, don't let that foolishness bother us. Of course early military life is hard & there is a lot of financial hardship, but the military is like every other job, you have to work your way up. Having a working wife also helps to ease the burden of the military member. GO NAVY!