Understood, Rap. I didn't mention that part about looking out for your buddies in your unit, but I think it is the strongest motivation of all in soldiers. You go through training together, you face the dangers and hardship together, you become friends and comrades in arms, you live and die beside the men (or women) you serve with. In any army I think that has to be the deepest connection of all, without a doubt...and it produces many unsung heroes. And I salute them all.

The movie "Black Hawk Down" really brings that home.