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Eric Massa

Here's a news flash: No soldier gives his life. That's not the way it works. Most soldiers who make a conscious decision to place themselves in harm's way do it to protect their buddies. They do it because of the bonds of friendship - and it goes so much

Eric Massa

Friendship

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Soldiers don’t simply die for a cause or duty; they risk their lives primarily out of loyalty and care for the people they serve alongside. Their actions are driven by the deep friendships and connections they have with their fellow soldiers, rather than abstract ideals.

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