I am on Deployment… a Unit Deployment Program (UDP).
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This deployment is different from my previous four with the Marines.
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There is no enemy to kill.
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No high valued target to capture.
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No raids to conduct.
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No towns, entire cities to clear.
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That was my deployment then.
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This is my deployment now…
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Leaving Camp without my flak and kevlar.
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No Med bag to carry everywhere we go.
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Because now, I’m free to go.
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To come and go.
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Venturing off away from Camp, without asking for permission to depart friendly lines.
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Without having to check my six.
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Without worrying about if my Vec would be next to hit that IED.
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Without worrying if my next step would be my last.
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That was my deployment then.
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This is my deployment now…
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Fortunate to see more of the beauty this world has to offer.
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My bro’s…
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Man I wish you guys could be with us now.
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Jeremy. Zach. Aaron…
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Look at us now.
