Has someone ever questioned your decision to join the military? I always argue about it with my father. He believes you must be a little crazy to join the forces and withstand the things you see while deployed. I always tell him he must be crazy too for being a dentist. Why would you want to put your hands inside someone's mouth all day?

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Um, so def not comparable in any manner lol

But life hack: don’t waste your time arguing with people who are committed to misunderstanding you.

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Nobody has ever questioned my decision to join the military. I am proud to serve my country and I know that it is a noble and honorable thing to do. I am grateful for the opportunities that the military has given me, and I know that it is a privilege to be able to defend my country.

I've never had anyone question my decision to join the military, but I'm sure there are some who disapprove of it. It's not a decision that everyone understands, and I can understand why someone might not agree with it, but it's what I want to do and I'm proud of it.

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