WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says married military women are more than twice as likely to face divorce as their male colleagues. For enlisted women that rate jumps to three times.

Compared with their civilian peers, military women have a higher divorce rate, but for military men the rate is lower.

The results in all divorces can include a sense of loss and a financial blow. But for military women, a divorce can be a breaking point and can even put them at greater risk for homelessness down the road. It has an effect, too, on military kids.

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About 220,000 women have served in Afghanistan and Iraq, in roles ranging from helicopter pilots to police officers.

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