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15 years of war, how the longest war in U.S. history affected a military family in love, loss, and the cost of service, by Kristine Schellhaas

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15 years of war

959032267

by Kristine Schellhaas

how the longest war in U.S. history affected a military family in love, loss, and the cost of service

Less than 1% of our nation will ever serve in our armed forces, leaving many to wonder what life is really like for military families. He answers the call of duty in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Pacific; she keeps the home fires burning. Worlds apart, and in the face of indescribable grief, their relationship is pushed to the limits. 15 Years of War: How the Longest War in U.S. History Affected a Military Family in Love, Loss, and the Cost Of Service provides a unique he said/she said perspective on coping with war in modern-day America. It reveals a true account of how a dedicated Marine and his equally committed spouse faced unfathomable challenges and achieved triumph, from the days just before 9/11 through 15 years of training workups, deployments, and other separations. This story of faith, love, and resilience offers insight into how a decade and a half of war has redefined what it means to be a military family

Off to great places -- Reality check -- Back to his roots -- Waiting is the hardest part -- The adventure begins -- Sun on my face, song in my heart -- He put a ring on it -- The hills are alive with the sound of marines -- Going to the chapel -- Go forth boldly -- If you can't be safe, be deadly -- This is war -- Freedom isn't free -- Down with the sickness -- Going back to cali -- Keep calm and aloha on -- Together is a wonderful place to be -- Creating a new destiny -- A beautiful gift -- Into the fire -- Seeds of friendship -- Weeds in the garden -- Calling in reinforcements -- Monster-in-law -- Darkest before the dawn -- Happiness is homemade -- Pain is baby leaving the body -- Back to the grind -- Double the diapers, double the fun -- In a van down by the river -- Discovering rock bottom -- Stranded in the desert -- The cost of imperfection -- Broken crayons still color -- No distance is too far -- War torn Afghanistan and the Taliban -- The best way out is through -- War pigs -- Let go or be dragged -- Every picture tells a story -- They sicken of the calm, who knew the storm -- Turning the page -- Girl: a giggle with glitter on it -- Smile because it happened -- Grab a straw-because you suck -- Hey I just met you and this is crazy. But she's my momma and I'm your baby -- Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters -- Don't look back "you're not "going that way: -- Create the thing that you wish existed -- Let the wild rumpus begin -- Let's meet in our dreams -- These sweatpants are the only thing that fit me now -- The girl who smiles when her heart is broken -- A rainbow of chaos -- Run wild my child -- Hold the vision, trust the process -- The secret to getting ahead is getting started -- Courage, dear heart -- Be the voice for those who cannot speak -- Purpose and a plan -- There's no education like adversity

Fifteen years of warHow the longest war in U.S. history affected a military family in love, loss, and the cost of service