Though only 10% of the military serves in direct combat roles, those who actually serve in combat can certainly be traumatized by their experience.

The silver lining of serving in the military is that we are obligated not to follow illegal orders and the path to gaining rank in the military more often than not will instill wisdom and integrity after having their courage tested.

I am thankful to have served with so many servicemembers who demonstrated their wisdom, integrity, and courage and stood up for what they knew was right even when the people we elect are unable to do the same.

After having been in the military, it’s weird to hear people talk about the military who have never served.

Obeying authority? Sure, until ranking up and becoming the authority.

Pushing down emotions? More like learning to have control over our emotions, where those emotions do not control us.

Never be a soldier, but a fighter if needed?

That’s basically what I did. Most military jobs are non-combat that are trained to fight if needed but if they are needed than we’ve got way bigger problens than just fighting.

It will kill your soul? I for one certainly have regrets, but my soul feels intact.

Not everyone should join the military, it’s certainly not for everyone. Some people who thought it was all they ever wanted to do find out quickly that it’s not for them and leave. Others who thought they’d just join for 4 years for the college money and bail end up making a career of it and retire after 20 years.

I’m indifferent, I just did my 4 years and got out.

It works if trying to pass off the prank as good news

I still can’t believe Xerox still has that many users

Seems like a lot of these pedo hunters end up being pedos themselves

Lots of projection going on here

Yes, these churchy mf’s are horribly oppressive

I am a US veteran

Nothing makes me cringe harder than someone thanking me for my service

Even though I personally didn’t do anything horrible, it’s still making me remember one of the worst experiences of my life

That doesn’t seem like a very high bar to achieve

I think I can see a nipple

You have next to zero impact on anything at an individual level

A 19 year old Gavrilo Princip would disagree

Remember to be in the moment on the walk

Mindful of the sights, sounds, and smells

Once you realize, that it’s more up to us than it is up to them

It’s true. I read it on Facebook

I’m at the age where food isn’t even necessary

Democrats will never learn

Now the the Republicans will definitely not get rid of him

Instead, had the democrats come out celebrating, Hegseth would already be out on his ass

All the Republicans know to do is just the opposite of what democrats want

Me:

That bit by the trees, where they’ll dump my ashes

Tesla was born in 1856

From what I have read of Tesla, he seems like the kind of person that would change their opinion when presented with evidence

Oh, so now he’s defiant?

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