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Soldier of Fortune: The Deadliest Magazine Ever (with David X. Cohen)

Behind the Bastards

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From Video Game Ads to Military Aspirations: The Story of Robert Brown

This chapter explores how modern military advertising uses video game aesthetics and classic rock to attract young recruits. It also shares the personal story of Robert Brown, an Army enlistee from 1954, highlighting his humorous experiences in basic training and his aspirations for a leadership role.

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