"soda in Iraq was made of actual sugar and not corn syrup" wait til you hear about every other country in the world

His badge says "Better" lmao, first name Knowing, last name Better

A veteran drinks a 10 year old soda. This is what happens to his patriotism.

I’m an Iraqi citizen who lived the 2003 war events

You know you've pissed America off when the coast guard starts storming your beaches.

The only guy on KZread who takes everything seriously, but doesn't take himself seriously. Funny yet truthful.

Thank you for being so raw with your emotional reactions.

My dad served in the army for 20 years, retiring in 2009. He spent most of my life deployed and gave me a life I wouldn't trade for the world. While he was always kind and compassionate toward me and my sisters, he never really let us in on how much he's struggled since retiring. I just sent him this video because I feel like I might understand his struggles a little bit better now. Thank you.

“4 star democracy distributor” made me lose it. “Hey kid, wanna buy some freedoms?”

Probably the best joke I have seen about military nomenclature is this. "When your buddy says he loves the M1 but you can't tell if he means the rifle, carbine, tank, or helmet."

Your not the only one. I hid from being a civi for my first 10 years home. I finally pushed myself to hard faking civi life and my world fell apart. These last 5 years I’ve been rebuilding myself as both a Purple Heart combat vet and a whole person. Never think you’re alone little brother.

It legitimately sounds like coming back from the military is a lot like coming home from prison.

"I'm not particularly special..."

Man I got choked up when you started to get emotional talking about how lonely you were when you got back. I know the feeling, but I’m glad you made it through and are here today.

In the end, you can hear in his voice how he is close to crying, his voice was cracking, those memories brought pain to him, and it’s incredible how he managed to tell us.

Just watched this for the 3rd time … I like it more every time I see it. :) I'm retired (ch)Air Force, 22 years ordnance, 5 years medic, 3 tours at Balad/Anaconda, 04, 06-07, 07-08, plus Bagram in '09. I've got the Coke can with Arabic writing on it, and the alcohol free Budweiser. I laughed out loud when you wiped the dust off the soda can … It took me a can of compressed air and a professional cleaning to get all the dust out of my laptop. I wouldn't say I exactly miss it, but I definitely miss parts of it … no one cared about my sex or color or anything but did I know (and do) my job. I loved Ammo, and there is absolutely no civilian analog.

“But we’re all united in making fun of the Chair Force” lol

"You do learn things, but it doesn't count without that piece of paper"

”I'm not special. Most of these ribbons are just for showing up.”

"Artillery is the king of the battlefield, Infantry is the queen. Do not forget what the king does to the queen."