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require presidential candidates to have prior military experience.

Created by J.R. on January 13, 2013

Being Commander in Chief is one of the primary responsibilities of the office of the President. The military has a unique persona and culture that is alien to most that have never experienced it themselves. I personally did not like serving under a CiC with no military background, and the election of the current one was a factor in my leaving the service. Service members don't like being led by someone that has never walked in their shoes, at any level in the chain of command.

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