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How Army Saved My Life
To me, the Army is more than just the greatest force in the world sworn to protect our beloved country. It is that small glimpse of hope that you cling on to for dear life when times are tough. In all honesty I believe that the Army saved my life.
A couple years ago I started my first year of college and I thought it was going to be the best time of my life, but I was wrong. The classes were not the bad part, it was the fact that it was so expensive and the loans just kept piling up. In order to get my bachelor’s degree, I needed at least eighteen credit hours per semester. Trying to balance my classes, two jobs, somewhat of a social life, and deal with family issues really took a toll on me. I started to push away everyone I loved
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