First thanks to your husband and you for your service to our country...

I am a new egger with a lg. There is my wife and I and at times we have our children & grand children.

The large is great for large get togetgers as well as just cooking for the wife and I.

We cooked burgers, hot dogs, brats, and and chicken for 24 people and the large was great for that event. Everything cooked at the same time, just pulled things at different time. A lot of food and there were no left overs either.

I am going to get one more egg, for the wife and I. , I am looking at a small or mini. Leaning towards the small at this point. (I have never bought a mini anything - I think it is a gut thing. More is always better).

My 2 cents worth is get the large, and the extras you want or you think you want. Use it then see what the second egg will be.