First of all I’m sorry for the phrasing of the title, this subs bots wouldn’t allow me to post any other version of it.
That being said, I’m currently writing a book, the main character of which is a seasoned vet who’s seen some stuff.
To make sure I’m correctly representing and paying homage to all of you brave men and women serving, I need you to answer some questions. You don’t need to answer all of these and I’m sorry in advance if any of these questions bring back unpleasant memories and/or PTSD.
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How did you view the army and armed conflicts before enlisting;
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What made you enlisting and how did you feel doing it;
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How did your friends and family react to it;
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How was your life before getting drafted or joining;
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How did you and your loved ones react when you were first deployed;
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How was your journey to the base;
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What were your expectations vs reality upon arrival;
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What was your first accounts of combat and what do you remember most from it;
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What was your most pleasant time while deployed;
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Did you loose any brothers in arms while in combat and if so (sorry if this makes any of you uncomfortable) mind to give some details;
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How did your thoughts change while deployed and in combat;
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How did YOU change while deployed and in combat;
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First thoughts upon hearing that you’d be returning home;
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How was your arrival(how were your received by friends and family);
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How was life after returning and how did you fit in;
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If you went back for another tour: What did you think of returning;
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What event changed you most during your time in service;
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How do you view the world, the army and war after all this time;
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How did your react upon killing or at least upon reminiscing about your kill(s) after the adrenaline and shock worn off;
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If there’s anything you’d say to your former self at any given time or to any young guy/gal, what would it be?