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1. They make GREAT dance partners.
2. They do the heavy lifting for their fellow countrymen (and women) in need.
3. They pull off the camouflage look like a BOSS.
4. They are some tough cookies, who also don’t mind being brought a box of cookies.
5. They’re always there when you need them.
6. They know that staying healthy is necessary for success.
7. They know when to DIVE right in and do what needs to be done.
8. They love their mamas – and are proud to show it!
9. Despite having one of the toughest jobs we can imagine, they know when it’s time to loosen up, like when celebrities stop by for a visit.
10. They live by the notion that no man is left behind.
11. It’s not out of the ordinary for jumping out of a plane to be part of their days work.
12. There is no job too small if it is helping to serve their country.
13. They share their daily adventures with us civilians in unique ways, like taking sky-high selfies.
14. Soldiers keep Israel safe on land AND at sea.
15. They know a little friendly competition can be a good thing!
16. They have warrior on and off the battlefield. Take the special technology units who help protect the world from cyber-attacks.
17. They don’t shy away from taking a picture with enthusiastic tourists.
18. Their top notch first-aid skills help the young and old.
19. They PARACHUTE! (And take artsy photos doing it.)
20. They are diverse and celebrate it! IDF soldiers come from all over the world to protect Israel! This soldier shows off his Iranian passport.
21. They appreciate their home and take time to admire the beauty of the Holy Land.
22. They know how to use all the really cool gadgets.
23. They are pros at pulling long shifts and knowing how to make sure they stay alert, like with some piping hot Turkish coffee.
24. They have their own unique, fighting style, a form of martial arts called Krav Maga.
25. They don’t limit their service to within their own borders.
26. They share throwback photos of their missions.
27. They know how to handle the hot Middle Eastern sun.
28. They stick together no matter what.
29. They are proud of their country.
30. …And always happy to see their loved ones.
31. They are skilled at making it through some really sticky situations.
32. May it be a scorching hot day or a freak snowstorm, it doesn't stop them from doing their job.
33. Their model airplanes bring out the inner child in all of us.
34. They aren't strangers in the kitchen. There was even an IDF CHEF FACE OFF!
35. Day or night, IDF soldiers are on the watch.
36. This might be a given, but we’re going to say it anyway: They’re really good at pushups.
37. IDF soldiers are team players!
38. They continue to inspire us with their bravery and dedication to protecting the land and people of Israel.
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