New: thecostofwarAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krzzanhive-183959hive-180932steemhive-166405photographyhive-144064uncommonlabhive-185836hive-183397bitcoinhive-150122hive-188619krsuccesslifehive-124908hive-103599hive-101145hive-139150hive-184714hive-103393hive-145157TrendingNewHotLikerslumlum85 (47)in humor • 7 years agoThe Cost of War: Boot CampThis series is a glimpse into my experience in two different armed services (Marines/Army), and has some very sad and low points, but there were some triumphs and humorous moments that I remember…lumlum85 (47)in thecostofwar • 7 years agoThe Cost of War: Fort Hood shooting 2009I remember November 5, 2009 and spent most of it locked down at Palmer theater at Fort Hood. That morning I was preparing for a deployment to Iraq and had two things left on my pre-deployment…lumlum85 (47)in thecostofwar • 7 years agoThe Cost Of War: Frequently asked questions that shouldn't be."How many people did you kill?" Aside from being very distasteful to ask, it is insulting. I will start with mentioning that in two services and 12 years I never killed anyone. I know many that…lumlum85 (47)in thecostofwar • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The Cost of WarI served time in both the Marine Corps 2003-2007 and Army 2008-2015. Growing up watching military movies and heroic acts fueled my desire to serve at any cost. That was a deal I made with the devil…