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Chris Kaye ReportingJon Hart says it's been difficult since his wife got deployed with the 144th Area Medical Support Company last summer.
"A lot tougher than I thought it would be. You don't know what you've got until it's gone. I'm sure these guys appreciate their mother a lot more. I know I sure do."
The couple's teenage sons, Ari and Jordy, say they have more to do around the house with mom away. Ari has even become quite a cook. His specialty...
"Tuna Helper, I guess."
Deena Hart just received the Army Achievement Medal for her outstanding service and her family couldn't be more proud.