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The Sovereign Individual

What You Will Learn

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Military Service, Injury, and Transition to Civilian Life

This chapter explores a military personnel's experience in Helmand Province in 2012, navigating dangerous terrain and encountering the impact of IEDs on fellow soldiers. It delves into the speaker's injuries from an IED blast, their recovery process, and subsequent challenges faced, including navigating the military's retirement system. The chapter also discusses the transition to civilian life, pursuing education at Harvard, engaging in politics, and advocating for rational discussions amidst the negative influence of social media on politics.

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