Mike Ritland
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Why I Chose WAR Over FAMILY

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October 8, 2025

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Rick Hogg explains why he chose to deploy: he'd rather bring the fight to the enemy than have it come to his family. He talks honestly about leaving his wife to raise their kids, the heavy justification in his mind, and the emotional cost of choosing duty over home. The clip exposes the hidden guilt, sacrifice, and raw truth behind deployments.

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