Fort Bliss is home to the Army 's 1st Armored Division and has 3,500 personnel in Iraq . Young said there are plenty of headaches and heartache for her and the couple 's children every time her husband sets off for such countries as Iraq and Afghanistan . The Pentagon says about 11,000 American troops are deployed on active duty around the world, with another 4,000 more expected by next year. A military spouse says `` it was very emotional '' when she and others heard the news . She and others are happy , while cognizant their loved ones could head to Afghanistan .
Fort Bliss is home to the Army 's 1st Armored Division and has 3,500 personnel in Iraq . The Pentagon says about 11,000 American troops are deployed on active duty around the world, with another 4,000 more expected by next year. A military spouse says `` it was very emotional '' when she and others heard the news . She and others are happy , while cognizant their loved ones could head to Afghanistan .