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He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
This is an interesting photo.
Visible: background - multiple barrage balloons, straight roadways, palm trees, telegraph (aka telephone) poles, 'houses' and what appears to be farmland with at least one water sprayer; foreground - camouflage netting, gun emplacement with what appears to be a fake field gun, soldier - tropical/warm climate, starched and pressed uniform, empty ammunition pouches and a very bored look.
My guess, stateside garrison duty, possibly coastal Southern California, circa 1942 -43.
Rifles and gear behind him.