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‘Courage is our obligation’: What the horrors of Fallujah taught one young soldier

‘Courage is our obligation’: What the horrors of Fallujah taught one young soldier

In 2004, David Bellavia was clearing homes in Iraq when he was caught in a battle. He recalls the experience, and explains how courage can be found anywhere.
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