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Memnon said:
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Just last night, halfway around the world, I was sitting by a fire pit with some of the guys from the early 2000s, smoking cigars and sipping whiskey. Out of nowhere, we had a visit from the Mil. And to our surprise, the CSM was one of us from back in the day. We spent about 10 minutes reminiscing about the early days of GWOT.

I’ve been fortunate enough to serve alongside some incredible people—from Ranger Batt to the guys at Bragg, the Aviators out of Campbell, and later meeting folks from MARSOC, SEALs, Dam Neck, and 24 STS while doing work. It’s always fascinating to hear them share stories on various platforms that used to only be told in house.

What really hits home for me is how many of them are now opening up about the mental toll, the sacrifices made—especially with family, the divorce rates, and how this path changes you for life. The country doesn’t always realize the sacrifice. I was told that you do it for the country (and some do), but in the end, everyone does it for the guy next to them, and the country benefits from that "Do not want to let my buddies down" culture
 
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U.S. Navy SEAL Team-3 Task Unit Bruiser, aka “The Punishers”
Kim graduated BUD/S class 247 and was assigned to SEAL Team 3 with the rating Special Warfare Operator. He deployed twice to the Middle East and participated in over 100 combat missions as a combat medic, sniper, navigator, and point man. During his tenure with the SEALs, Kim served with PO2s Marc Alan Lee and Michael A. Monsoor.
Kim is a recipient of a Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal (with Combat "V"), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with Combat "V"), and Combat Action Ribbon. According to Jocko Willink, Kim's Silver Star was awarded for rescuing multiple wounded Iraqi soldiers in the face of enemy fire. As of March 2022, Kim was still described as a SEAL with the rank of lieutenant commander.
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