It’s that involuntary feeling that hits when we’re on the brink of something big — orders, deployments, homecomings, retirements — the moments that shake every military family. We call it the stress behind “Hurry up and wait.” We see it coming, roll our eyes and know there’s nothing we can do. Civilians call it “anticipatory stress,” but we’ve got our own terms.
What I’ll Take With Me After Military Retirement
Early in our marriage, I recall folding laundry and wondering why my husband had so many green boot socks. Not an excessive amount — just no two pairs the same. Who decided …
