• shalafi@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Thank you. Jesus. The guys I’ve always been friends with served. Weird how that worked out because I didn’t. They mostly say, “Didn’t give a shit, it was a job.” LOL, two of my tightest friends went AWOL and got kicked, not even a dishonorable discharge.

    One of my only current friends is my black Marine neighbor. Hate to say, “I’m OK, got a black friend.”, but it’s relevant, particularly given the Marine pictured. He joined, did his best job, now he’s out, not retired, only 30. At least he has some benefits and bought a brand-new house on my block. Also moved in the finest “girl next door” I’ve ever seen. :) (My ex’s daughter. 🙄)

    I joke, but seriously, this guy is suffering alcoholism, but at least he’s got some backup from the government. Guess I need to visit more often. I try to drag him out now and again, get shot down, excuses. Need to press the attack.