With Dustin’s ten-month Army deployment to Afghanistan last year, Sarrah took command at home. Supporting his mission, she cared for their two boys far from friends and family, homeschooled them during a national health crisis, and prepared the entire family for a cross-country move. Dustin credits her for being his rock and the all-star of their family, but this type of stress comes with a cost. A 2021 study revealed that 25 percent of military spouse respondents report a current diagnosis of a generalized anxiety disorder, significantly higher than their civilian counterparts.