The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command issued the following press release:
By Airman 1st Class Samantha S. Crane366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office

Thirty two enlisted families traveled to Cascade, Idaho, July 11 through 13 to participate in a chapel-hosted marriage retreat used to prepare couples for an extended separation. The weekend focused on giving families a chance to spend time together before a deployment with three class sessions focusing on how to strengthen communication and what to expect before, during and after a deployment.

It sounds like the retreatcovered so many of the issues that are unique to military couples. That's what we try to do here at The Golden Rules, give couples some first-hand advice from other military couples who have dealt with these same issues. Realistic expectations and communication - the two things mentioned above - are always great places to start.