Milestones of Military Life

This chapter recounts the speaker's journey from enlisting in the Navy at 18 to his deployment in Afghanistan, sharing the challenges and surreal aspects of military life. It explores intense military operations, the complexities of relationships with local civilians, and reflections on the justifications of war. The narrative culminates in a thoughtful discussion on intelligence failures leading up to 9/11 and the transition from military service to the realms of contracting.