Chopper Differences
Military kids will be able to easily differentiate between helicopters, while kids of non-military will refer to that flying thing as a helicopter. “Son, is it an Apache, a Blackhawk or a Chinook?”. They’ll always know the answer.
Time Away
Deployment can equate to weeks, months, and even years away from loved ones. Military personnel have become so accustomed to being gone for so long that time passes for them in a second. Don’t be surprised if your husband says his time away felt like hours instead of months.