I don’t think he is saying it in the “I’m a tough guy” vein trying to impress people. I think he is saying it as a compliment to those in the service.
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The only difference is in the amount of money, Woods makes more. And, btw, I know doctors, lawyers, CPAs, MBAs, brokers who have put the careers on hold and have been deployed to Iraq as ANG with the 42ID. You need someone to put on a pedestal try one of them, not a celebrity.