Act of Valor

Last weekend my husband and I had our first official date night since our almost 7 month old was born.  Even though Act of Valor has been out for over a month now, this was the first chance we had to see it since my hubby had been TDY (temporary duty).  I had seen the previews for it, but it had been when it initially came out, so my memory wasn't the best on the specifics of it. 

Throughout the movie, my husband and I would exchange glances related to what was taking place on the screen.  It was a really good movie.  I walked away from the movie with two things.  The first was that I missed flying like crazy, especially seeing the seals sitting in the cargo area flying with doors open.

The second is the missions that it brought to light.  For Seals and the other different branches of Special Forces and Special Operations, there aren't public deployments and redeployments, they could be gone for a short period of time or for a longer period and communications with their family members is very limited, if there is any at all.  It pointed out the missions that these service members are constantly on that is out of site and for most people also out of mind. 

Although we all know that movies are never identical to books they are written after or real life events, it is important that some things are brought to the general population's attention in some way or another.  I know this was a good reminder for me of what is going on outside my little world and to remember those who proudly stand in these ranks, who often times receive no acknowledgement of the missions they are involved in.  And for the families who love these soldiers, who live a different life than other military spouses.