I know a woman who joined the Air Force and resigned after 11 years when they wanted to send her back to back to Saudi Arabia, where you cannot leave the base except in a burka. One year was her duty and she did it, but two was too much to ask. She was an officer and a professional. I say pffft to the Air Force. Our country is less safe without her.
1 yr. in Saudi Arabia over 11 yrs. as opposed to multiple tours in Kandahar that last for 14 mos?
Bless her for serving but you go where they tell you. That is the nature of the beast.