Being that I live in a military community (Fort Stewart, GA) which is home to the 3rd Infantry Division, we as a community are somewhat used to the soldiers in our area being deployed. They are ALWAYS among the first divisions to be deployed. We prayed that it wouldn't happen again after the Gulf War/Desert Storm which had a tremendous economic impact on our city. Unlike before we now have a lot of National Guard and Army Reserve members here...some of whom have brought their families with them. I have friends who are in the reserves (Marines) that have been pulled out of college and are now activated and training. My brother, who is in the Navy, will be leaving in a couple of weeks to go out to sea for eight months. So far it's supposed to be a "routine" rotation, but with our President pushing for war there is no telling what may happen in eight months.
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