They met at Fort Campbell as U.S. Army Military Police soldiers. Years later, Charlie was deployed overseas when Donna welcomed their daughter. What did those years look like from each side of the marriage?
Donna and Charlie Simko join The MisFitNation for the fifth and final live show of Veterans Week 2026. Donna joined the Army at 20, served at Fort Campbell and in Germany, and went on to graduate from Kansas State University after leaving the service. Charlie served nearly 11 years, worked in military police investigations, and medically retired in 2019. Today, he builds custom cabinetry in the Grand Rapids area.
We’ll talk about what drew them to Army Military Police, how deployments and time apart shaped their marriage, and what it took to find their footing in civilian life. We’ll also make room for an honest conversation about grief, pregnancy loss, and how couples can support each other when they’re carrying the same loss in different ways.
Join The MisFitNation live Thursday, November 12 at 7 PM CT. Bring a question about military marriage, family life during deployment, or veteran transition and drop it in the live chat.
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