Let's imagine you could join any country's army. Which one would you choose and why?

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It never really crossed my mind. My purpose and goal are here. How about you?

I'm a mixed race. So probably the home country of my mother. But I think that's impossible.

Nah. Just the thought of it doesn't sit well with me. I don't know, maybe it's just me.

I haven't really thought about this. I don't think I have an answer for this yet. What would you choose?

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