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    After 30 years in the Air Force, Chief Master Sergeant George Roof wrote this article.  It seems to sum up where I am at this moment so checked it out and found it to be legit. Have fun -- Because I am a “lifer” in the military, I’ve seen the impact of apresident more than m...
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