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A Boy Views His Dad’s Iraq Deployment Through a Child’s Eye
A nine year old reflects on his father’s multiple military deployments to Iraq, the emotional toll on family life, and how latent roles in play and memory help cope. He notes his admiration, the impact of separation, and his wish to follow in his dad’s footsteps as a military hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iraq
ACU
BCU
Samuel
Foley
Bradley
Fort Pickett
Virginia
Camp Shelby
Mississippi
Fort Irwin
California
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Fayetteville City Limits
Emily
Army Hotel
Airborne Inn
Papaw
Gran
Dad
Mamaw
Pop
Mom
Green Ramp
Jamie
Buddy
West Virginia