I came across two different pieces today, both of which made me pause to think, and both are related to military service.
The first is "Battle Company Is Out There," from the NY Times. It's a wrenching piece focusing on the soldiers of Battle Company of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. While I was reading it, I kept thinking, I may have a bad day at work, but never have I had to decide if another human lives or dies. And I've never had to live with doing the "right" thing that may later result in the loss of a team member and friend. It's a brutal world they're living in, and we're back here bitching about traffic.
The second story is about patriotism and service and putting your life where your mouth is.
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