One thing about the military is that they not only keep boats and submarines (and tanks, etc...depending upon the branch) running is that they do maintenance in ADVANCE.  This is called "PMS"- preventive maintenance system. So, around work, they spend hours each day fixing stuff that isn't even broken.  (And you wonder where you tax dollars go?)

One would think that by being married to a man in the military, everything around the house would run smoothly and any broken thing would fix itself before you could even complain.

Oh, but it isn't so. 

For example, my laptop hasn't worked with our wireless router since my husband set it up.  After six months of requesting that he fix this, I went yesterday and fixed it myself.
Our deadbolt wasn't working right....I went and fixed it myself.
My car needs an oil change, or windshield wiper fluid, or repair...I fix it myself.
The dryer started on fire (long story), I managed not to burn the house down while he looked on in amusement.
The oven started on fire (I have really bad luck), I managed to put it out while he looked at me and laughed.

I've talked to other wives, and they have had the same experience.

Can anyone out there explain this!? 
Do they maybe spend so much time at work doing "manly" things that they just can't find the testosterone to be men at home? 
Are they confused by fixing a car? (If I'm not, you'd think they wouldn't be....)
Does the military brainwash them into being useless around the house? 
....or....is it that they spend so much time away from the house, they realize we can already do anything that needs to be done, so they just don't bother? 

If anyone has the answer to this enduring mystery, please let me know.  I know a bunch of wives who would like an answer to this one.