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Journalist @hugorifkind of @thetimes asked me the day after the midterms whether the US military trends Republican, and whether it has much patience for radical politics that leave little room for patriotism.

A fair question. My answer in this clip, and why I keep coming back to service as the thing that unites us.

Westminster Abbey’s Field of Remembrance, a few days before Remembrance Sunday. Across London this week, people of every generation wore the poppy.

On Sunday, the country will stand for the two-minute silence and the Ode of Remembrance, four lines from Laurence Binyon’s 1914 poem “For the Fallen.” The Ode closes this video. I found the plots for the British regiments I served alongside. It was moving to stand there. God bless them all.

Day 4 in the UK. Last day, great finale.

Started fresh in the Serpentine at Hyde Park with Royal Marine Commando and great bloke @jason_carl_fox, host of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. Foxy’s latest book, Embrace the Chaos, is a great read (particularly recommend it for parents of teenagers to read with their kids).

Wrapped up at the @I_W_M Churchill War Rooms with @authordlewis, who has masterfully chronicled Churchill’s hands-on leadership in establishing Britain’s special forces during WWII. He faced resistance from conventional military leaders, who chafed at the unconventional, egalitarian, merit-based ethos of these new units.

Moving to reflect on Churchill’s physical and moral courage in the very bunker where he led Britain through its darkest hours, helping turn a nation from the brink of defeat toward victory. It was, at times, a lonely journey.

Thank you, UK. A special relationship indeed. We carry on. Courage can save us. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

Courage is service for the common good. Welcome to the new veterans joining Congress who've signed the @WithHonorAction pledge to serve with integrity, civility, and the courage to work across party lines.

From a good chat on the midterms across the pond with @hugorifkind and @timesradio London.

"True courage is selfless. It is doing the right thing for the greater good, for something bigger than you." 🎖️

@jason_carl_fox on what Britain can take from the US midterms: democracy still works. Whichever party we back, we should come together and act courageously for everyone. 🇬🇧🇺🇸