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Some wonder if the deployments are taking it’s toll on our Soldiers (not to mention the Families that remain behind). Under the strain of repeated deployments, Soldiers experience “stress” from boredom, compassion fatigue or simple exhaustion. And a case in point, in the news is the tragic story of Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, who stands accused of the shooting spree in Southern Afghanistan. Personally, it breaks my heart to read this in the news and I … Continue reading →