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Happy Birthday, Princess General!
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Happy Birthday, Princess General!

My Baby is 4

Will Selber
Feb 01, 2025
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Four years ago, I flew in from Afghanistan to see the birth of my daughter. Although we had a few false alarms, and despite COVID restrictions, my little princess general was born.

I’ll be honest: I was mortified. It’s hard to explain what it’s like going from killing Talibs to seeing the birth of your first child. Finally, for the first time in my life…

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