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HomeComing

Coming Home After Some Years

Some days, 24 hours is too much to stay put in, so I take the day hour by hour, moment by moment. I break the task, the challenge, the fear into small, bite-size pieces. I can handle a piece of fear, depression, anger, pain, sadness, loneliness, illness. I actually put my hands up to my face, one next to each eye, like blinders on a horse. Every time I see a children holding hands with their parents, or just plainly sitting together with their parents, I look away. It’s not that I hate seeing pretty lovely things like that. But because it reminds me of a question nobody can answer…”Where’s mine?”

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A Legacy of Honor & Alliance

The United States and Israel share a deep, strategic partnership rooted in common values and mutual respect. Their armed forces stand as pillars of strength, defending democracy and ensuring stability in a complex world.

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The United States Armed Forces

Established: 1775

Forged in the American Revolution, the U.S. Armed Forces have grown into the most technologically advanced military in the world. From the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of Afghanistan, American service members have defended freedom and projected power across the globe. The U.S. military leave program is a cornerstone of its personnel support system, providing up to 30 days of annual leave to ensure soldiers remain rested, resilient, and connected with their families.

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

Established: 1948

Born from the necessity to defend a new nation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have become renowned for their innovation, intelligence, and operational excellence. Operating on the principle of a "people's army," the IDF relies on compulsory service, deeply embedding it within Israeli society. Leave for IDF soldiers is considered a vital component of service, allowing them to return home, recharge, and maintain the strong societal bonds that are crucial to the nation's defense and morale.

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