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Becoming a Function for the Military

The Insider
November 13, 2025

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Episode Notes:

Evan Slusser's recent article, “What the Military Does,” for War on the Rocks, draws on his experiences as a former Marine Corps pilot. In the interview, Kerry explores how he is processing those experiences — particularly how the military conditions servicemembers to kill, and how that conditioning shapes identity, culture, and moral life.

Image: Sgt. Mitchell Johnson via Wikimedia Commons