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23 things veterans may carry for life
« on: May 29, 2022, 07:18:17 am »
23 things veterans may carry for life
By Sarah Sicard
 Thursday, May 12
 
Belton, Texas native, Maj. Christopher Allen, carries a weighted duffel bag during an alternative physical training session. (Army)

In the back of every veteran’s closet, you’re likely to find some old uniforms, dusty caps, a stack of medical, training, and discharge records... maybe a few ribbons or medals. But these are just a few of the typical things that separated or retired service members keep with them. Other things, they’re stuck with forever.

So we compiled a list of the more non-traditional things that veterans carry for life.

An incessant need to roll socks

https://www.airforcetimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2022/05/12/23-things-veterans-may-carry-for-life/

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Re: 23 things veterans may carry for life
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2022, 12:30:26 pm »
I lost everything but my beret in a house fire years ago. With the exception of a few photos,including the one in my avatar.
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