I am just livid about the comments on articles like this one: Food or rent? Soldier’s Wife Fears Government Shutdown.

Yes, a lot of these idiots are trolls but I am shocked at the vitriol being spewed by such a large number of commenters.

Here is my response to those who think military families are uneducated “moochers” living off of their tax dollars…

I saw this query on a few lists and a friend just forwarded it to me, again. I know many of you are married to bonafide heroes.

My hero does not like me to broadcast his heroic acts but, although I will respect his wishes, I believe talking about true heroism inspires others to act!

Are you married to a real hero? Of course, I think all servicemembers are heroes–but are you married to a hero who has gone above and beyond? Do you want to recognize your hero and shout it from the rooftops or at least the glossy pages of a “major women’s magazine”? Here’s your chance…

My education blog, Naturally Educational, has been nominated for a Bloggers’ Choice award! I am currently tied for third place so even ONE VOTE will help me!

And if you are really feeling the love, you can tell a friend or two on twitter and facebook! I know we Military Family Members stick together and I can count on you, amiright?

Leslie Drinkwine, wife of a Brigade Commander, has been banned from her FRG due to an investigations into her actions…Have you ever encountered a spouse who has “pulled her husband’s rank”? How did you handle it? How can the military overhaul the FRG structure to make it more professional?

I didn’t know…or I would have baked us a cake!

Or, rather, bought us a cake from the ice cream parlor down the street.

So, do you feel appreciated now?

According to this article, Army Sends Infant to Protective Services, Mom to Afghanistan (found via @JessicaGottlieb on Twitter), a single mom is being ordered to deploy even though she has no one to care for her child…

A man has joined the military to get health insurance for his wife’s battle against cancer (found via Mom Logic).

People join the military for a lot of reasons and I think health insurance is certainly a valid one…