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Details matter. Ignoring them can be the difference between success and failure.

— Dan Crenshaw Fortitude (2020)

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The ability to deal with adversity, to accept pain, to be calm under pressure- these are the traits we look for. Some can be taught, much is innate.

Modern Warriors (2020)

I recognize my corpsman's voice, as he works on my wounds.
I say, "Dude, don't get blown up. It sucks."
He laughs and tells me to shut up.

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It is quite the challenge to examine your own attributes, your failings, and then attempt to extract the lessons from your past that make you who you are today. This book is largely a product of that journey.

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Israel is our most important ally in the Middle East. We must always stand with Israel.

Living with duty means having a duty to those who aren't able to complete their mission because they would want you to keep going. They would want you to live life with a purpose. That's a message for civilians; that's a message for veterans.

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