This purpose of this research was twofold. First, the research aimed to investigate the relationship between cross-cultural adaptability and satisfaction with Army way-of-life, in civilian wives of active duty enlisted soldiers. Second, the research aimed to investigate the effects of two mediating variables (a) term and (b) military upbringing, on the relationship between cross-cultural adaptability and satisfaction with Army way-of-life. Framed by symbolic interactionism, this research employed a correlational, cross-sectional survey design to sample 177 civilian enlisted Army wives. Data collection occurred through recruitment on two Internet websites geared toward Army families. Participants, selected via purposive sampling, completed a Demographic Information Form, the Survey of Satisfaction with Army Way-of-Life, and the Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data and investigate the research questions and associated hypotheses. Results from the data analysis indicate a significant negative relationship between cross-cultural adaptability and satisfaction with Army way-of-life in civilian enlisted Army wives, however fail to support the mediating effects of term and military upbringing on that relationship.