joestewart's review against another edition

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3.0

An immigrant from Iran who served both in uniform and out for more than three decades shares vignettes from his service. His fundamental conclusion? That all of us are more alike than we are different. He’s a big advocate for investing rather than killing as a form of national power.

The writing and narration are decent but not excellent. And there were a few mistakes that an editor should have uncovered: “sea” rations....

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4.0

An incredible account of Changiz’s dedicated service to the United States, Full Battle Rattle is often tinged with Changiz’s plea for an America that is both tolerant of others and a global hegemon. He recounts his countless missions and operations with great skill and his narrative style is both humorous and engaging. I enjoyed this read.
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