Comments on: Honored Role (part 17): Maj. Candice O’Brien – One Step at Time

By: Donna McAleer

Donna McAleer — Sun, 30 May 2010 19:20:39 +0000

@Mindy Welcome back. Thank you & Candice for your continued service to our Nation, others, and your families.

By: Donna McAleer

Donna McAleer — Sun, 30 May 2010 19:18:51 +0000

@Valencia-She inspires me as well. Thanks

By: Valencia USMA '99

Valencia USMA '99 — Tue, 25 May 2010 01:32:50 +0000

I remember Candice. She was a wonderful role model for me when I was a cadet and then a brand new LT at Fort Bragg, NC. I looked up to officers like her. She may not know it, but she inspired me!

By: Mindy96

Mindy96 — Mon, 17 May 2010 04:39:19 +0000

Once again, an excellent entry in this wonderful series! I can't wait until the book is out.

Candice's story is like so many of my peers. Overcoming the challenges that life (and the Army) throws at you takes incredible balance and resilience. I'm glad to hear that your husband's PTSD is not sugar-coated in the story. It is real, it is always there to some degree, and it takes the whole family's dedication to live with it. You are very fortunate to have each other's support.

I just returned from a one-year deployment, and my husband remained stateside with our son. After each of us taking turns as the "non-deployer," I definitely agree with you that the one deploying has it easier. The work and the job are what we do out of duty, but the caretaker of the family invests so much more emotionally. Best wishes to you both over this next year. You will be in our thoughts and prayers as a sister, soldier, mother, and friend!

Major Mindy Kimball (USMA '96), student, Command and General Staff School, Fort Belvoir, Virginia

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By: Dennis Lowery

Dennis Lowery — Wed, 12 May 2010 03:55:53 +0000

Excellent Donna. You continue to create value by spreading the word about real-world role models. Bravo Zulu (well done in Navy speak)!

By: donnamcaleer

donnamcaleer — Mon, 10 May 2010 06:56:34 +0000

Thanks Rich for taking the time to acknowledging those serving.

By: Rich Wright

Rich Wright — Sun, 09 May 2010 00:28:50 +0000

Inspirational and re-assuring that our 'next' generation has found the things that hold their families together for the growth of themselves and their children…VERY proud of you and of my children who are serving and served.

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