"Whereas something was a high priority before, now it’s: ‘Oh, dear, we have a war. Well get back to you in a few months,’ ” she said."

I clipped this too today! I didn't come here first so I didn't know that you have. It's a very tragic thing for all involved.

I think that the military does consider it a big deal. At least those I know in the military who are in roles of leadership do. I have first hand knowledge of how overwhelmed many in the military are and how hard it can be to maintain relationships from thousands of miles away.