I am a fortunate military wife. My husband is in the Dental Corp. currently at Luke, AFB in Arizona. His chances of being deployed is around 2%. Once a year his name is put in "the bucket" which means that if for any reason someone at his base and rank can't fulfill their deployment he could be the one chosen to replace them for that deployment. When he goes TDY he only goes longest a month and a half.
I wanted to start this blog because this year Luke has had fallen soldiers flown home to their families. My husband, John, has gone to 2 of the returns and it has effected him and me. John comes home and tells me about his experiences. They are heart breaking. It is hard to listen about the wife and kids, or parents reactions. Listening makes me tear up even though I don't know them or the solider. This person has given their life serving our country, they have been away from their family so they could protect mine. I love this country and I am so thankful for those men and women who give their time, energy, and lives to protect it.
Here comes opinions about all things military and I hope to have guest posts from all willing spouses, children, parents, soldiers, and any other worthy candidate I didn't mention.
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