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Apr 30, 2026
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If army recruits were seniors, wars might be won or lost (or maybe even forgotten)
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FIRST PERSON
If army recruits were seniors, wars might be won or lost (or maybe even forgotten)
LINDA WEBSTER
CONTRIBUTED TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL
PUBLISHED APRIL 30, 2026
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