Defending the Military Marriage

Book excerpt: Your Marriage. Defend it with honor, guard it with vigilance, preserve it with love. Military couples face daunting challenges. Most couples will never know the stress of the demands brought on by protecting and defending a nation. It's no wonder so many military marriages don't survive. But that can change by bringing the soldering mentality home to the defense of your marriage and drawing strength from other couples. Together, learn how to: Remain committed to each other in the face of a life of uncertainty, Stay close during separations and deployment, Understand each other's needs upon homecoming, Face financial challenges together, and Fight temptations while apart. Your marriage is your most critical mission. Report for duty.