Each time the soldiers at Fort Stewart are deployed, the residents of Hinesville, Ga.

NPR: When Soldiers Deploy, Fort Stewart Stores Struggle

Diana and her husband, Scott Mortonsen, moved to Hinesville from Seattle to retire.

NPR: When Soldiers Deploy, Fort Stewart Stores Struggle

It's a very popular style in Hinesville, a town of about 30, 000.

NPR: When Soldiers Deploy, Fort Stewart Stores Struggle

The signs of the division's return are readily apparent: yellow ribbons tied to posts, offers of discounts, and billboards all over Hinesville welcoming soldiers home.

NPR: When Soldiers Deploy, Fort Stewart Stores Struggle

Parent educator Felicia Lowe visits their home in Hinesville, Ga.

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