Divorce rates in the military

Link here... via Alterman:

After surviving the chaos of Iraq, thousands of soldiers have become casualties of a fight they were poorly trained for: keeping control of their family lives during the separation of war. Men and women who feel lucky their units suffered few fatalities say they can name dozens who returned to empty houses, squandered bank accounts, divorce papers and restraining orders.

The Army divorce rate has jumped more than 80% since the fighting began overseas in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The courts around Ft. Hood, the Army's largest post, may have to add another judge to handle the caseload. Divorce lawyers hire extra staff whenever a division prepares to come home.

I have been thinking a lot about the war for the past couple weeks... "every day" as Dubya would say. Anyway, I just don't know if it is worth it to stay. A year ago I don't think I ever would have said that, but I have been constantly edging that way.

More on this to come...