John Teetz, an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, discusses his time in the military during an interview at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., July 1, 2010. Teetz served in the Army from 2001-2004, and began basic training on Sept. 1, 2001, just 10 days before Sept. 11.
"Servicemembers and veterans savor the friendships they make with comrades during wartime," said John Teetz.
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