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A Lot of Good Men

February 21, 2026 · Soldier Profiles
The biggest thing I learned in three months of service is something most Israelis already know...

From the Front Lines: A Soldier’s Perspective

February 18, 2026 · Aron's Story
Our base sat 50 meters from the Gaza border, right by the entrance to the Nitzarim Corridor....

The Phone Call

January 14, 2026 · Reintegration
The transfer was scheduled for today. Josh Boone was hours away from getting the mental health...

You Too Can Draft Via Shlav Bet

December 26, 2025
Shlav Bet started as an answer to a problem Israel didn't anticipate. When waves of Ukrainians...

Why I'm Going Back

December 26, 2025 · Aron's Story
The Rasap of Unit 7108 started calling me Uncle Aron sometime during my third visit. I'd show up...

Tale of Two Gatherings

February 28, 2025

A Barbecue Before Battle

October 7, 2024
  • At 44, I Left My Career to Join the IDF

    A father. A new immigrant. A soldier.

    On October 8th, 2023, I was supposed to start a new marketing job. Instead, I started a journey that would change everything I understood about service, sacrifice, and what it means to stand with those who protect Israel.

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    A Lot of Good Men

    February 21, 2026 · Soldier Profiles
    The biggest thing I learned in three months of service is something most Israelis already know...

    From the Front Lines: A Soldier’s Perspective

    February 18, 2026 · Aron's Story
    Our base sat 50 meters from the Gaza border, right by the entrance to the Nitzarim Corridor....

    The Phone Call

    January 14, 2026 · Reintegration
    The transfer was scheduled for today. Josh Boone was hours away from getting the mental health...

    You Too Can Draft Via Shlav Bet

    December 26, 2025
    Shlav Bet started as an answer to a problem Israel didn't anticipate. When waves of Ukrainians...

    Why I'm Going Back

    December 26, 2025 · Aron's Story
    The Rasap of Unit 7108 started calling me Uncle Aron sometime during my third visit. I'd show up...

    Tale of Two Gatherings

    February 28, 2025

    A Barbecue Before Battle

    October 7, 2024
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