The military has tried to help by creating special Family Readiness Groups or FRGs.
NPR: Support Groups for Soldiers' Families Struggle
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Most FRGs have to resort to bake sales, car washes and the like to pay for their events.
NPR: Support Groups for Soldiers' Families Struggle
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Captain BRIAN MASON (Rear Detachment, 875th Engineering Brigade): For some reason or another, a lot of these ladies have too great of an emotional investment in the FRGs and what takes place.
NPR: Support Groups for Soldiers' Families Struggle