[oh8eleven]

War footage was graphic, cheating wifes back home common
Common? Certainly it occurs, but common?

[Former Military Chick]

Those remarks came from a friend, a Vietnam Vet. Those are his recollections. Perhaps I can get a clarification from him or ask that he respond to that observation.

I would have to say from my point of view as a former head of the Family Support Group (has been renamed many times) that the younger gals, those without kids perhaps fell to temptation. The other pitfall, the finances. The troops bring in a bit more money, sep pay, hazardous duty pay and it goes into the accounts. Many needed a great deal of assistance of using a checking account. It always amazed me of how many young couples to the military had the military member taking care of everything. In the end, it is the rear detachment and folks like myself that had to step in and help. I could share some frightening stories but they are not the norm but tragic nevertheless.

Thank you for your comments.

[WildBillK]

War footage was graphic, cheating wifes back home common
Common? Certainly it occurs, but common?

Chimming in on this. I gave Former Military Chick that opinion and my views. I think my wording of "Common" was in appropriate and should have used something more in line with it happens and way too much. Until we see personally what happens to someone in combat zone that gets a Dear John from home, we know that even once is way too much. So, I appologize for the use of "common".

Regards,
Bill