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Spouse Spotlight: Meet Kimberly Joyner

Kimberly Joyner is a student at Bryant & Stratton College Online and a Salute to Spouses scholarship recipient. She is back in school to pursue a degree in business to better her family and to be a positive role model for her daughter. Kimberly has been the wife of a Marine for four years and currently resides in North Carolina with her husband and daughter.

Tell us about your family and journey through military life.

KJ: My husband and I met our senior year in high school. He went off to boot camp two days after graduation. A week after he got home, we were married and have been for almost four years. We have a two year old daughter together. It has been tough with all the moving but it has definitely been worth it.

What is the best thing about being a military spouse?

KJ: Since we move around a lot, my favorite part about being a military wife is traveling and meeting new people, although it can also be a source of heartache at the same time.

What has been your proudest moment as a military spouse?

KJ: My proudest moment so far is my ability to handle deployments a lot better than I did when he first joined. Deployments were my biggest challenge so it is nice to know that I can handle myself to show my husband that I support him and will be waiting on him to get home.

What motivated you to continue your education?

KJ: I decided to go back to school after taking two years off because I want to help support my family and be a great role model for my family.

Tell us a little bit about your work life.

KJ: I am a stay-at-home mother while I am going to school so I can focus on my studies.

What plans do you have for the future? What kind of support does a military spouse need to accomplish his or her goals?

KJ: I'm not sure exactly where I want my career to go but I do know that I will need help and understanding from the community. Since we move often, it may be challenging for me to find a job because I cannot promise them I will be there for a long period of time.

What piece of advice would you give to someone who is about to marry a military service member?

KJ: Always look forward. When a deployment is coming, do not focus on the time he will be gone, but focus on all the fun and exciting things you two will do when he gets back.

 

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