We were supposed to be home by mid-November, but now with the new guidance that many National Guard troops will be in theater for a year (as opposed to mobilized for a year, which means train-up and de-mob don't count towards the total), I might be here until February.
Which, of course, is really a downer. Throughout the whole experience, I've been thinking "well, at least I'll be home for the holidays". I'm not sure how well my wife would hold up being alone until then.
I am glad she has Al to keep her company though!
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