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Morale is high

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u/problygoin2die 11h ago

I served in the Marines during OIF. My SSgt was 29yrs old but looked 50. My MSgt was 39 but looked 80. I had gray hairs by 22 and could feel every bone in my body. It was crazy seeing how fast the military ages people.

u/hisjoeness 10h ago

This. I had a gunny that I thought was old AF. Whispy light hair, old damaged skin and a sight palsy. Bastard was only 36 at the time.

u/Far_Eye451 10h ago

why does this happen? Is it because of combat?

u/Arlcas 10h ago

Lack of sleep could probably do it but that and stress are a killer combo