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“I want to serve. I love my country. I love service above self and I don't want my talents to go to waste. I also want to send a message to other men and women who've tripped over themselves, or over life: that you need to serve your time in purgatory.”

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Paula Broadwell

Paula Broadwell is an American writer specializing in military and intelligence issues. Born in 1972, she has authored several books on these topics, including a biography of General David Petraeus. Broadwell's career has been characterized by her engagement with the military and her expertise in national security. more

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