Gladly spent a free article allotment to read this https://twitter.com/MarcoLSilva/status/1028771362909941761 … the bravery of Iraqi counter-terrorism operators is legendary. The Deminer is also really worth watching https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/the-deminer-review-the-tale-of-a-legendary-bomb-disposal-expert-a8321786.html … it's b/c of such people that ISIS will lose & become a footnote in history
On the other hand, this is how the state often treat its heroes: “Because they do not have a body, they have been unable to obtain a death certificate, a prerequisite to receive benefits due to fallen servicemen.”