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7 Ways Your Veteran Friend Will Prove They Always Have Your Back
By Eric Milzarski — 2021
Most veterans aren’t outgoing or social to the point that they want to be friends with everyone, but if you’re in their close circle, they’ll treat that call like it’s from blood family.
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