My daughter's fiance deployed to Afghanistan this past March. He is supposed to have a two-week leave in November and we can't wait too see him. Technology with communication has made a such a difference from what it was years ago, when no one knew how a loved one was doing or what was going on. It's still a huge sacrifice to be apart, but not nearly as stressful as what so many went though years ago. Bless all those who serve and have served!