Ive been married for almost a year and he has been through training/ been deployed for about 9 months of it. BUT I knew before we even started to date that there was a BIG possibility of him being deployed. But none the less, I am glad that I am going through it rather than someone that can't handle it. Army Strong.

Well, I live in Mexico, but I'm not originally from there. And I think the people who cross the border are wrong to do so, as they will only face suffering and discrimination in the US.

Armies are tools of war, not the cause. Sometimes it's not about protecting ourselves, but keeping balance. For instance, we have allies which stay protected from the rest of the world with our protection. These types of relationships are what helps keep the world in balance.

Why don't all of you shut the hell up about war and it's pros/cons and focus on the fact that this dude has been with his wife twelve days?

how about realizing that he KNEW that he was in the service and that would be his life. its not a surprise. so instead of going out to kill people via governments orders...get a job here n stay with the wife.

Awwww. :(

Aw, but like the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. But yea, you should treasure the time spent with your wife instead of going online to post a FML.

Maybe you shouldn't have gotten married right before you deployed just for the bah, bas, and fam sep pay. No one made you join. Suck it up and press on, soldier.

Well, think of it this way: When you see her again, it'll mean THAT much more to you both! : )

aww :D so sweet that you think about that 12 days is better than 11 :O