<p>Another aspect I haven’t seen is the impact on reserve/guard communities. There are pockets where a whole bunch are in the guard and local services, i.e. police, fire, stores/factories that have suffered when units are called up. </p>
<p>What I think would be the most difficult for all involved, especially the families, is the general uncertainty - not only the general fear of crazy bombers, but not knowing when they will come home again. Of course, regular soldier families have this problem too. It is a tough life for families left behind - usually relatively young and with kids.</p>