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> battle and minefield disrespect veterans

Came here to say that as a veteran, I promise you that we're not too stupid to differentiate figurative use of these words from the literal.

The US Army uses the word "battle" so flippantly that it barely has any meaning: battle rhythm, Battle Staff, battle desk, Battle NCO, Battle Captain, Battle Command Systems, battle rattle, and on and on.

Seriously, fuck off.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be crawling across the earth, meticulously probing a buried-explosive-practicum with a plastic stick.




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