Take it from this former "combat medic". If you write her and offer her some personal relief by knowing "someone" back home cares about her, could be the BEST move you could ever make. It really can blossom into a great thing. Patients is tested and the will to make it work is also pushed to limits yet unkown.
I too, am a rather cynical person when it comes to the over all general society thing. You may or may not grow out of it, but if this woman brings out the best in you, you should move forward.
If you think 18 months is too long, just count the total months of your life and divide it to get a percentage. Pretty small if you figure it out. Make sure she leaves, knowing EXACTLY how you feel. If you missed your chance, then put it in a letter. If you don't have the address, call the base she shipped out of and they will give it to you. Good luck dude
