No, he was on base most of the time. Rarely ever went off base. Never in combat but had some close encounters. Other people from his unit {national guard} have had problems adjusting back into life. They wont say what all they did though. As far as spending well lets just say I'm the one to come to when you need to save money. I only buy on sale with coupons. I know where to go to get the cheapest prices on ever single thing in a home food, cleaning, clothes ex.. I shop smart. Thank God. Spending is not the issue you cant spend what you don't have. I stretch every penny. Nothing is saving us from debt. This private security thing seems to be the only way out. As far as my daughter yeah I can take her to a military hospital one state over. Even if I could do that my car probably wouldn't make it and can't afford the gas to get there or back. I'm not one of those people who complain about money and have 20k in valuables. I would pawn if I had something of value. I honestly have no options here.