Family stability outweighs military career incentives for returning veterans

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Then Ana told him of her opposition to the idea, and that put an end to the madness and folly of the moment. He thought about the emotional and mental stability of his family, and that was more important to him than anything the military could offer. Nor did he want to make the same mistake twice. He had entered the marines basically on a whim, and here he was, about to reenlist on a wing and a prayer. — Moustafa Bayoumi, How Does It Feel to Be a Problem? Being…, 300