The soldier or sailor is not free to do whatever he wants. He serves; he is bound to perform his duty. Civilian society rewards wealth and celebrity. Military culture prizes honor. Aggression is valued in a warrior culture. In civilian life, you can go to jail for it. A warrior culture trains for adversity. Luxury and ease are the goals advertised to the civilian world. Sacrifice, particularly shared sacrifice, is considered an opportunity for honor in a warrior culture. A civilian politician doesn’t dare utter the word. Selflessness is a virtue in a warrior culture. Civilian society gives lip
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