From a young age, children develop role models and emulate those who inspire them. Often, the figure of emulation is a parent; someone who raises them and is responsible for their growth and development into independent, functioning members of society. Many children want to follow in the footsteps of their parents and adopt the career that their mother or father had during their lifetime, and military service is one such career path frequently followed. The solid foundations and experiences born from military service have inspired numerous generations to follow in their elder families footsteps and continue to answer the call to arms.
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