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US-Iran War Takes Toll on Military Families as Deployment Drags On
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- The ongoing war between the US and Iran has taken a heavy toll on military families, with about 50,000 American troops deployed across the Middle East.
- For Jessica Serrato, whose boyfriend is deployed, the daily struggle involves managing fear, uncertainty, and the challenges of single parenting while awaiting his return.
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The ongoing war between the US and Iran has taken a heavy toll on military families, with about 50,000 American troops deployed across the Middle East. For Jessica Serrato, whose boyfriend is deployed, the daily struggle involves managing fear, uncertainty, and the challenges of single parenting while awaiting his return.
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