Older and Weiser

With the wedding of our own son still fresh in our minds, Julie and I were touched by the following article that appeared in the “Sunday Styles” section of this week’s New York Times. Written by the father of the groom, it is the story of a young couple serving in Afghanistan who come home to be married on their leave and then must return to duty in the Middle East. Here is a link to the article.

From the piece:

“In the world of the enlisted men and women, however, a premium is placed on loyalty and steadfast support, and this translates into a high rate of marriage, even among young people who are only in their late teens and early 20s. Every day, from basic training to daily missions, where they depend on one another for survival and success, what really matters are loyalty and people who can be counted on. And so it was for Ian and Brandi.”

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