- The presence of close, trusted friends and confidants who have been present during training and are present throughout the combat experience - A cooldown period as the soldier and his comrades sail or march back from the wars - Knowledge of the ultimate victory of their side and of the gain and accomplishments made possible by their sacrifices - Parades and monuments - Reunions and continued communication (via visits, mail, and so on) with the individuals whom the soldier bonded with in combat - An unconditionally warm and admiring welcome by friends, family, communities, and society,
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