Many Patch readers have been commenting and sharing on a recent survey on marriage, according to a USA Today news report out this week.
Though some marriages young and old are unravelling at the seams the Special Operations troops serve under different stresses and the operational tempo they are expected to adhere to.
The 2012 survey was conducted online for 12,000 troops and spouses. Among the biggest issues that came out of the survey were needs for medical, dental, child care, mental health and educational services.
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With the latest round of sequestration cuts adding more resources to these programs seems far fetched, but there is talk about a large sum of money being put towards researching these issues addressed by the military families.
A University of Pittsburgh study shows the annual injury rate among special operations troops is as high as 46%, compared with 24% among conventional troops, according to the USA Today survey report.
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About 10% of those who responded showed signs in their answers of alcohol abuse or dependency. Eight percent showed signs of PTSD and 11% said they suffered from emotional numbness.
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