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US-Iran War Takes Toll on Military Families Amid Uncertainty

US-Iran War Military Families Deployment Struggles

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The ongoing US-Iran war affects military families deeply, with prolonged uncertainty and sudden deployments straining relationships and daily life, as seen through the story of Jessica Serrato and her partner.

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