I totally agree with your post as to the families. I really don’t know how they do it in today’s Army. When I was in a career NCO or officer could expect one unaccompanied overseas tour in a 20 year career (well, assuming the Sov’s didn’t invade Germany and blow up the world). With the multiple deployments and crazy tempo all services have these days it must put enormous pressure on the families. My hat’s off to them.
When I’m told that I feel humbled and embarrassed.