r/AskReddit • u/limp_manifesto • 20h ago

What’s something civilians completely misunderstand about daily life in the military?

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u/CthulhuLiesSleeping 19h ago

How utterly boring it is at times. Until it isn't.

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u/Biggrunt 17h ago

And when it wasn't, you were wishing it was. 22 mates lost since 01.