I remember from time to time that you are in Ala., my home state (sort of). I was born just across the line in Lincoln Co. TN and grew up in Huntsville, AL.
That makes sense to me. I admire them. I think perhaps it is harder for them to leave their families than it is for us.
During our 1999 - 2000 furlough, we lived in Taft and shopped at the BiLo in Fayetteville.