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I would note that the military has Troopers on its reading lists. I have also seen several sources that indicate the popular Anime/Magna "Mecha" (Gundam) were born of Troopers. I know my folks freeked out when they read parts of the book. I survived.
A lifelong fan of RAH, I would note that Navy service seemed to run in the family - I met & visited regularly a cousin of RAH in Las Vegas who was a wonderful man & Navy/Air Force vet, I can only guess how RAH would be to meet.
I remember one key phrase "There are no dangerous weapons - only dangerous people."
Hoo-ah

[Jalapeno]

I would note that the military has Troopers on its reading lists

Thanks for reminding me on that one, I had forgotten this, and yet always thought it was interesting they included it. Again, would of been an interesting fact to add for this essay.

Now I'm going to have to go and read the book this afternoon....

US Marine Reading List

[6ppc]

I know my folks freeked out when they read parts of the book.

LOL!!! My parents would have flipped if they knew what was in "Stranger in a Strange Land". I first read it when I was eight or nine years old! Obviously the small town Alabama librarian hadn't read it either! Would have been banned on the spot!