in the relentless heat of battle, even the scorn of deserts becomes a forge for resilience; amidst the endless sand, we find strength in what's unavailable. we've learned to make statements not with what's missing but with what we can create anew, a true testament to our spirit. it teaches us the value of preexportation, planning ahead with limited resources, and yet, when stripped to nothing, we start from scratch, building hope in the seemingly desolate.