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Source: https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/opinion/379022/masa-kumta-the-march-to-the-beret/
This Time We Have an Army
(Los Angeles Jewish Journal) Galia Miller Sprung - I got up at 5:30 a.m. to meet my granddaughter Barr, who had been up all night taking turns as a stretcher bearer, carrying one of her soldier buddies on the traditional 30 km. "Stretcher March" the soldiers must complete before they are awarded the Homefront Command's Search and Rescue brigade's beret. While we waited in the rain and cold for Barr's company, my phone reminded me that it was also International Holocaust Day. It's difficult not to compare. But this time we have an army. Finally, I saw Barr. Another soldier took over her stretcher-bearer duties when she spotted us. It's difficult to hug a soldier dressed in full battle gear: tactical vest both front and back, helmet, M-16 rifle. How can you kiss a face with black, white and green camouflage paint? I say a little prayer of thanks and appreciation for all our soldiers and gratitude that I am here to see it.