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I'm not sure what you mean. From what I see and conversations I've had with service members, joining the military still absolutely entails awareness (if not quite preparedness) that the person may die for their nation. Are you arguing that people in Hezbollah or the IDF are not aware of this reality?

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I’m pointing out that this commenter doesn’t seem to be aware:

> So anyone who has ever served in the IDF is fair game? Got it

Ah, thanks for clarifying. But still, my understanding is that military personal are generally aware of their nationalistic-mortality (for lack of a better term) when they are in active duty, but expect to relinquish that mortality risk after they leave the military.

Has that changed in any way? Maybe I'm naive, but it seems to me that there was always a massive distinction between a service member who is currently serving, regardless of whether it's a combat or hq role, and a veteran.

> Has that changed in any way?

The Internet/OSINT, primarily, if you want an honest answer.

They’re looking for lots of people with security clearances, right now, reportedly…kind of the same thing. Once you’re under the flag, you’re on the board - right, wrong, or indifferent.

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