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McMaster's Military Roots and Education
- H.R. McMaster grew up in a military family with early exposure to military history and service.
- His experiences at Valley Forge Military Academy fueled his desire to attend West Point and serve in the Army.
Eagle Troop's Combat Confidence
- Eagle Troop's combat power came from strong leadership and cohesive teamwork.
- Confidence built on leadership and training prevented fear and hesitation in battle.
Prepping for Desert Warfare
- Before Desert Storm, McMaster sensed the army would deploy to the Gulf and trained intensively for desert warfare.
- He led rehearsals and adapted tactics based on historical desert campaigns to prepare troops.