Prologue

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The Barracks (Prologue)

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barracks [bárrəks] (plural bar·racks) noun (takes a singular or plural verb) 1. soldiers' quarters: a building used to accommodate military personnel 2. temporary accommodations: temporary accommodations for nonmilitary personnel such as people working away from home [Late 17th century. Via French baraque <>baracca or Spanish barraca "soldier's tent, barracks"]

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Me and what was left of my team stared at blood a drenched valley, chewing on our bitter-sweet victory. That’s when we realized the win wasn’t worth it- the Militant’s Warranty was right.

The Militants Warranty or “The Mil” was created by five ghostwriters during the Vietnam War. The five men figured they’d tell the soldiers what they were in for:

Men,

Whatever reason you’re here, you’re in for more than you can handle. None the less, it is guaranteed that these simple steps will happen no matter what battalion your in ,what rank you hold, or what war your in, these will all happen to you.

1. You’ll never forget what has happened.

2. Other than violence and other men, you will see nothing.

3. Blood will run like tap water.

4. The food will be horrible.

5. I don’t care how tough your team is, one of you will cry.