Today’s episode will be a great resource for those of you involved in the military. Heather and Nate sit down to discuss their experience through two deployments and one short tour over the last 10 years and how it affected their relationship and what they did to prepare each time. The couple tackles the controversial topic of whether or not they think getting married to your partner before a deployment is necessary or not. They share some tips on how you can create financial security for your loved ones back home, other emergency preparedness things to check off your pre-deployment checklist, and how a mindset shift can make the time go by more smoothly.

Highlights:

00:00 10 years, 2 deployments, and 1 short tour

06:00 Do you need to get married before deployment?

07:45 Updating your beneficiaries and other preparedness

10:00 Our deployment experience as an engaged couple

14:00 TDYs are HARD

16:45 Shout out Royal Hawaiian!

18:10 Communicating how you’re feeling is key

20:00 Ask those who have experience

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