From a Chaplain who had served in Iraq

[classicman]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Because that is their culture. It's basically an insular feeling of camaraderie and superiority, especially when many miles from home.

Superiority has nothing to do with it.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by classicman

Superiority has nothing to do with it.

It's part of the culture.

[classicman]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

It's part of the culture.

Teamwork and the notion that the the sum is greater than the parts which it consists of - Each knowing they are expendable and willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater good as many have already done... oh nevermind.