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My twin brother is full-time

Liz Thompson — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:09:58 -0500

My twin brother is full-time Army and his unit was deployed from Ft. Dix, last month. Though, I'm relieved that he's home and training troops for Homeland Security (due to a medical condition) it's hard to see him watch his guys and gals go.

It's really hard for him, being left behind.

We spent 4th of July on base and got the chance to meet more families who deal with very difficult situations, every day. Ready to leave at a moment's notice. Leaving their kids behind. Military families are a tough crowd, but their support of each other is neverending. Thank you for your post, Shannon - I'm passing it along to my brother - and THANK YOU to all of our soldiers and their families.

FYI: I also celebrate "Red, White and Blue Fridays" on my family blog, with an Honor Wall (explaining how it all started with one blog post) and it's where I like to share stories of simple ways in which bloggers can all help show support for our military and their families.

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myrnatheminx — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:08:07 -0500

My sister just left for the second half of her deployment after two weeks of R&R. I think we need to move beyond thinking about soldiers as men. Upwards of 15 % of our militarry is made up of women who face some of the same struggles men do, but also some very different ones.

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Thanks! This is an

eyefulofcanon — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:05:30 -0500

Thanks! This is an especially nice collection of links for those of us that aren't living in the U.S. right now, but want to feel like we do. These ladies (and gents) do a fabulous job of reminding me why it is that I am grateful for the time and service of everyone in the military and their families.

-Kirsten

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Rebekah Sanderlin is pee-your-pants funny

Lisa Stone — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:12:44 -0500

...and sobering at the same time. You have to read all ten on her list, from Afghanistan as golf game to her sarcasm about voters learning the world map.

When it's not you or your family or your friend in active service -- and I have none of the above right now -- I've found it's too easy for me to forget the daily family reality behind the headlines. Thank you so much for this post, Shannon.

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Thanks Shannon!

Lisa Boyd — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:47:49 -0500

For giving us a piece of these ladies and linking to their blogs! I wish I could tell all the soldiers "thank you!" I'm especially glad that they are going to share good stories from over there. It'd be nice to hear something good now and then!