My dad was 20 years in the Navy (last place we lived was Guam - yes there really is such a place!). He died 7 years ago. 2 days before his 69 birthday of mulitple myeloma. I miss him lots.

My oldest brother is retired from the Air Force and decided to stay in Anchorage Alaska.

The next brother down is retired Army and he now lives in Utah.

My nephew was in Korea for a little over a year and then was redeployed to Iraq (Ramadi). When they asked if he wanted to reinlist he gave a resounding no and thankfully came home alive. It's been almost 2 years and he still struggles.

my thoughts are with you all and with those still serving.

Tranquility