Memorial Day Through the Eyes of a Green Beret Wife
The article reflects on the experiences of military wives during Memorial Day, particularly focusing on the emotional toll of deployments. It shares the story of a Green Beret wife who faced the fear of loss and the community's support during difficult times. The author emphasizes the sacrifices made by military families and the somber reality of memorial services for fallen soldiers.
- ▪The author lived near Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where many Army officers and Special Forces members resided.
- ▪After 9/11, the community was significantly impacted by the deployments of Fort Bragg forces in the War on Terror.
- ▪The article recounts the emotional challenges faced by military wives, particularly during memorial services for fallen soldiers.
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Memorial Day Through the Eyes of a Green Beret Wife By Jennifer Van Laar | 7:05 AM on May 25, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. US Army Green Berets deploy from Fort Bragg, NC, 2013. Used with permission. (Editor’s Note: This article was originally posted on Memorial Day 2018.)I lived about 15 miles from Fort Bragg, North Carolina from 1994 to 2012, in a rural area where many Army officers and members of the various Special Forces groups based there made their home. After 9/11 our community was immediately impacted as Fort Bragg forces were some of the first deployed in the War on Terror.
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