Honestly, being deployed was somewhat easy compared to the family members who stayed at home. We just did the jobs that we were trained for, just in a different country. They however, had to deal with the uncertainty, agony, and unknowing on a day to day basis. To many veterans, they are the real heros. I wish there was a day to recognize their sacrifice, as my wife has been through more mentally from all my deployments than I want to know. In a way it saddens me to know how much she suffered so I can play with big green Army toys.
Much appreciation though, blu! Thanks to all our vets and their families!