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U.S. Soldiers with 10th Special Forces Group participate in small arms training at Szolnok Air Base, Hungary, on July 13, 2012. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler Placie/Released/CC BY 2.0
The virtue of fortitude has been something I’ve been reflecting on recently, as I become ever more convinced that this attribute is one of the key elements that divides those who thrive under fire from those who will collapse inwards upon themselves like a dying star with the slightest application of pressure.
Chris Erickson is a combat veteran and former Green Beret with extensive experience deployed to various locations across the world. He now works in the communications industry. Follow him on Twitter at @EricksonPrime.
