Um, no. What that means is the troops ALREADY SCHEDULED to come home aren't being replaced. So, since he just arrived, he will not be coming home tomorrow.
9. "At least he's not in Iraq."
Really. I didn't realize it was safer in Afghanistan.
8. "I don't know how you do it, that's a long fucking time."
This intended compliment is really annoying. I do it because I have to, I have to stay strong for him to complete his mission and stay focused.
7. "How much longer does he have before he can get out?"
Who the hell knows? I don't, and really don't care, since that is not my top priority right now.
6. "My husband had to go out of town for a week so I TOTALLY know what you're going through."
There's no explanation for this sentence.
5. "You really miss him, huh?"
Actually, no, I never think about him. What a dumb thing to ask.
4. "But he'll get to come home for Christmas, right?"
No, you have seen the news and know the answer. Please stop asking.
3. "I understand, I am a single mom, too."
Yeah, no. Not the same.
2. "Where is that? Is it dangerous?"
I realize that most non-military people might not know where specific places are but maybe you should know that Kandahar is in Afghanistan. Just maybe.
AND THE #1 THING TO NEVER ASK AN ARMY PILOT'S WIFE
"Did you hear on the news about the helicopter crash in Afghanistan...yeah, everyone was killed...what helicopter does your husband fly?"
