I imagine many of our military and their wives will be able to relate to this movie as it seems Eastwood was intent on revealing there are TWO who sacrifice for our country and freedom.
I heard his wife say that it was important to her that his role be played as true to form as possible...in fact if they couldn’t do so she would not agree to it. She seemed quite pleased with the results.
I’m sure that was planned For every person that serves, there are many that sacrifice.