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In Afghanistan right now, had to say this poll made me smile this morning. Of course if you read all the comments the usual snarky slashdoters opinions makes all of us seem like baby killers and love to rape and pillage. I do have to say the best experience has been interacting with the Afghan kids, they are some crazy little bastards, but most are smart as hell. Had some BS experiences lost some good friends, and I think it has been almost 2 months without a real shower. Like some others who have posted above, the brotherhood amongst us is amazing, nothing like knowing most of the guys around you have your back and would do anything for you. Of course with any organization you have your bad apples but with good leadership they stay in line for the most part. I wouldn’t trade my experiences, the good, the bad and the ugly, for anything. Most of you will probably never have to experience military life, and hopefully never have to go through combat, but don’t throw the military under the collective bus for the crimes of a few.