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We asked veterans – and one Army Reservist:
They are professionals. They aren’t counting the days down like those of us who were drafted. It’s an excellent career path now. GORDON JAMES, SCOTTSDALE
What is the single greatest thing about the U.S. Military?
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The opportunities it provides for a better future. LISA CORELLA, MESA
The camaraderie. Everybody is one mission, one goal. BUCK BRAWNER, MARICOPA
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Its competence through extremely good training. MIKE WOLD, CAREFREE
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The people, they have this bond, this camaraderie. Even though they may have never known each other before they came into the military, they all have each other’s backs. PATRICIA LITTLE-UPAH, TEMPE
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Our strength in numbers.
The opportunity it gives you and the people you meet. MATT RODRIGUEZ, SURPRISE
Effectiveness. It is not efficient, it is effective. HAL DEKEYSER, CHANDLER
They don’t care where you came from; put on that uniform, you’re part of the family. ROY CORLEY, PHOENIX
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It got you in shape, it taught you discipline, and a lot of kids need that. GIL WHITE, SCOTTSDALE
What do you think? Join the conversation at AmVetsMag.com and
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