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Brothers in War Brothers in Peace The Mission Since 1775 the members of the United States military have embodied an esprit de corps a pride in their past present and future comrades. This pride in service and tradition stems from the effect of sharedexperience because only a small percentage of the American population has ever served. Those that serve become as Shakespeare penned a band of brothers and the bonds of brotherhood shared by combat veterans last a lifetime. The bond is so strong that once someone has served they can find it hard to relate to those who have not.