Been there, done that!!! Got out because of the wife and kids(not a bad thing). If your wife is being difficult about a simple deployment then SF is not for you. I was an E-5, Airborne, AirAssault, Pathfinder, (just a few, I wont list my whole DD214). Many, many deployments, in and out of the country. Spec Ops at Ft Bragg for 6.5 yrs. I was the huah soldier but the family life suffered for it. Do your "real" homework on what the SF soldier does and compare it to what your lifestyle wants and needs are. In a nut shell, lots and lots of time away for training, ie deployments, training for deployments, dedication to your "team", gone for days/nights at a time. Dont get me wrong, I loved it when I was single, but when you have a wife and possibly children in the equation-does not work. I gave it all up to be a better "family" husband and father. That may sound girly to some and very masculine and honorable to others. I made my choice and I am happy for it. Either way look at the BIG picture. Hope this helps in your decision.
