Story by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Brewer | 20th Fighter Wing | 01.13.2020
A father picks up his combat gear; his daughter clings to his shoulders and her tiny face crinkles in confusion as he sets her down gently, then looks to his wife and chokes on the tears he hides as he turns away from his newly-formed family. This was a scene the family had become very familiar with....
Story by Sgt. Earnest J. Barnes | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.16.2011
Separation from family members is arguably the hardest part of deployments for service members and their loved ones. A Moundsville, W.Va., native and his family know the strain of being apart all too well, yet they have found a way to balance their challenging lifestyle through resilience and understanding....
