"I just needed a fresh start. I spent a few years in Africa and the Middle East prior to the war starting. I got out before that and just needed to get away. No one knew I was a Marine, no one asked why I didn't reenlist. I could just live my life," Ben said softly. "She's Army and has reenlisted end twice. My parents sided with her. We're all mostly okay now but that's why I moved away."