Inside the Wait for War: Military Families Brace for What Comes Next
A scene unfolded in a kitchen where Caryl Banks was scrubbing the ceiling with a sponge. It was nearly 1 a. m.
and her friend Russell stood in the doorway, watching her. He offered to help or simply stay with her. The moment was captured in a story about military families.
Photos were provided by the Banks and Baginsky families, as well as the U. S. Navy.
An illustration was also created by Hrisanthi Pickett. Further details about the story and the context of the scene are available from the source, The War Horse. The publication shares stories and experiences of military families, providing insight into their lives and challenges.
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