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12 Things Only Veterans Of The Global War On Terrorism Will Understand

12 Things Only Veterans Of The Global War On Terrorism Will Understand

Raul Felix Raul Felix
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If times are truly desperate, you can always go jerk in the Port-A-Potty.

What It’s Like To Lose Your Son In Combat

What It’s Like To Lose Your Son In Combat

Scoti Domeij
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I also wanted the longitude and latitude of the spot where my son died to look up on Google Earth. I wanted to see the spot that absorbed my son’s lifeblood.

Where Were My Harlots?

Where Were My Harlots?

Raul Felix Raul Felix
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No Haji, foxy lady ever gave us the “I want to fuck you eyes.” Most of them were quite the opposite, covered up head to toe in veils.

Thoughts From An American Soldier Waiting To Be Discharged

Thoughts From An American Soldier Waiting To Be Discharged

Alexander Hunt
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Once I had a beard, and longer hair. I wore whatever I wanted. My actions were derived from conscious choices. Spare time was abundant and used to nourish my mind, my body, and my soul. I moved often, sometimes on a whim, but mainly to find a better job. No one told me where to go. No one held my hand. There was no plan. There was no paperwork. There was just me: my mind, my dreams, my life, and my choices. I loved it.

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