under-fire

Arguments and disagreements in a relationship are hard no matter what. But try having them over a webcam with your partner in Afghanistan. I assure you, it's ten times harder. Sometimes, Ben and I need to remind ourselves why it is that we just can't agree.

Currently, Ben is enroute to me. Soon he'll be in my car. In our house. Sharing my life again.

There are a lot of military misconceptions out there. Some of them I understand...others make me shake my head.

The medical release process from the military is a long and bureaucratic one. It's in place for a reason, designed to protect our military members when they are suffering an injury or illness.

The long awaited day has come — I have a release date. It's official. In just six short months.