Active duty is different


July 3, 2008 · Updated 9:05 PM 

  • 0
  • Print Story
  • Letter/Editor

I am a vet and a spouse of a retired military member. Having been on both sides of servicing our country, I think I have a good understanding of what it means to be on active duty and what it means having my spouse on active duty.

Both situations have lots of honor and hardships associated with it.

No other job puts so much pressure on the family than the military (I

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.

blog comments powered by Disqus