It does take a special breed. I tell you though, some of them also have what you might call psychological issues...ie they're addicted to combat, or that combat adrenaline high. Not saying this is always a bad thing. But I worry about my friend, especially his marriage. He has 2 kids now and has about the most dangerous job in the world, but he loves it. He wants to go into combat and kill dudes, with extreme prejudice...that's a great quality for a warrior and I respect him and applaud him. I just worry about his kids and wife. I have an 18-month old and one more on the way. Everytime I'm flying a mission over Iraq, pucker factor high...it's intense. But when I get back I still count the days until I can get back to my family. I will not willingly deploy again. I will do my duty if ordered of course, but my family will suffer again.
These guys get deployed all the time, and their wives should know what they're getting into. However, the divorce rates in the Spec Ops community are very, very high...the price of freedom I guess.
good post...u are a better man then i dude...
respect...
i am sure u will see your little one in no time...and not that it is worth much but...thanks for what you are doing...