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I will deal with corporate headaches over military headaches every singe time.

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I think this applies to all branches.

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BUT, I did not have to shave today

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LOL, made me chuckle.

The big difference is I can tell everyone where I work to f**k off and leave. That approach doesn’t work so well in the service. I’ve never done it but just knowing I can is enough.

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