23 things veterans carry with them for life

In the back of every veteran’s closet, you’re likely to find some old uniforms, dusty caps, a stack of medical, training, and discharge records... maybe a few ribbons or medals. But these are just a few of the typical things that separated or retired service members keep with them. Other things, they’re stuck with forever.

So we compiled a list of the more non-traditional things that veterans carry for life.

1. An incessant need to roll socks
2. Bad knees
3. The misguided idea that ibuprofen and fresh socks will cure any ailment
4. Tinnitis. ZNNNNNNNNNG.
5. The ability to sleep anywhere
6. The plight of not being able to sleep at all