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On the Value of Military Service

Tom McDermott
13 March 2025
12 min
PME All levels

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Military service cultivates purpose, resilience, and camaraderie—shaping individuals through discipline, sacrifice, and shared adversity. Its leadership fosters personal growth, strong bonds, and a commitment to duty and nation.
READ: On the Value of Military Service.

References

  • The Strategist (Australian Strategic Policy Institute: ASPI): High factual reporting
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE GUIDELINES LEARNING OUTCOMES ETC)
 

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