Military Families in Texas Brace for Uncertainty Amid Iran Strikes

Local nonprofit sees rise in worried calls from parents and spouses as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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As tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran, military families in Texas are bracing for uncertainty. The nonprofit Military Moms and Wives of Brazoria County says it has seen an increase in calls from worried parents and spouses since the latest military strikes. The organization's founder, Mary Moreno, who has experienced deployment as a military parent herself, advises families to stay positive and provide support, while also acknowledging the reality of the risks service members face. Retired Air Force veteran Doug Warren says care packages from groups like this make a real difference for deployed troops. Experts warn the global impact could be significant, with potential retaliation against U.S. military bases abroad and effects on the global economy.

Why it matters

The rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran have personal implications for military families in Texas, who are grappling with the possibility of a wider conflict and the uncertainty it brings. This story highlights the emotional toll on these families and the importance of community support, while also examining the broader geopolitical and economic ramifications that could be felt worldwide.

The details

The nonprofit Military Moms and Wives of Brazoria County is already hearing from worried parents and spouses who are concerned about what could happen next as tensions escalate. The organization's founder, Mary Moreno, who has experienced deployment as a military parent herself, advises families to stay positive and provide support, while also acknowledging the reality of the risks service members face. Retired Air Force veteran Doug Warren says care packages from groups like this make a real difference for deployed troops.

  • The latest military strikes in Iran occurred in early 2026.

The players

Mary Moreno

The founder of the Military Moms and Wives of Brazoria County nonprofit, who has experienced deployment as a military parent herself.

Doug Warren

A retired Air Force veteran who says care packages from groups like Military Moms and Wives of Brazoria County make a real difference for deployed troops.

Dr. Hanan Hammad

A history professor at the University of Houston who focuses on modern Arab and Middle East history, and warns that the situation is already broader than a single event, with potential global economic impacts.

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What they’re saying

“You know, I'm hearing from moms that are afraid. Afraid. How do I handle this?”

— Mary Moreno, Founder, Military Moms and Wives of Brazoria County

“Anytime you're in a deployed location, and I've been on many, getting something from home, getting from a group like this. Is just straight money, man.”

— Doug Warren, Retired Air Force veteran

“It is war and also, it's aggression. It's a war of aggression.”

— Dr. Hanan Hammad, History professor, University of Houston

What’s next

The group will continue collecting donations and assembling care packages in the coming weeks as potentially more troops deploy.

The takeaway

This story highlights the emotional toll on military families in Texas as they brace for uncertainty amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions, underscoring the importance of community support and the broader geopolitical and economic implications that could be felt worldwide.