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UPDATED Aug 29, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Aug 29, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
US military families describe strain during six-month Iran war
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Courtney Sanders, who leads the Chicagoland chapter of Blue Star Families, says US military families have faced constant separation anxiety, school pickup coordination, and lost income since the US went to war with Iran six months ago. She is a Navy mother, and the article cites more than 50,000 troops in the region, with 18 killed and over 750 wounded.
WHO: Courtney Sanders and Blue Star Families (Chicagoland chapter)
WHAT: Sanders describes the emotional and practical strain on US military families during the six-month Iran war.
WHEN: Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 10:44 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Families are coping with separation from loved ones deployed overseas, alongside coordinating children’s school needs and supplementing lost income during the conflict.
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