Asked what service meant to him, COL Smith said, “My military service provided me an opportunity to give back to our great country. There is no calling higher than service to the country. The experience taught me to understand the true meaning of trust – trust in each other, whether he or she is in the next fighting position or flying as part of your flight crew. It is something that is never talked about but everyone who has ever served in combat clearly understands. Veterans, particularly combat veterans share a bond that few will ever fully appreciate.”
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