The dictionary says a veteran is “a person that has served in the military” but I think there is more to being a Veteran than just serving. I would know, my dad is a Veteran. Veterans like my dad risk their lives so we can have our freedom and that is what makes them heroes. They are so dedicated they are willing to leave their homes, families, and hobbies just to secure our freedom and protection.
For example, family is really important to me and for someone to leave their family for my happy being in my eyes, they are those “superheroes” you see on TV flying and helping the distressed. Some people might think that people enlist just because they want a free education or they haven't figured out their lives yet but I oppose.
I believe that there are some who are lost, but they all enlist to protect those they love and to help themselves become a better being. I admire those who went through the hard work outs at boot camp; the long sleepless nights, low amounts of food, the strenuous physical work, and most of all the long months spent away from those who you love. Veterans are the proof that you really can do anything if you just set your mind to it.
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Many kids see "super heroes" a man wearing a mask or a cape, but the real superheroes are the ones wearing a full on camouflage suit and a helmet. Veterans are actually better than superheros, they don't tell you they are veterans they are veterans unless you ask, they aren't boastful. They do take pride in what they do so they perform it at their 100%, but what I really admire is that they don't ever expect anything in return. And this is why I appreciate Veterans- this is the reason we should all appreciate Veterans. So next time you see a Veteran or anyone that is or has served, go and say thank you and make their
Not everybody is willing to risk their lives for others. I think that certain people have strength and bravery to join the army. I think some people go into the Army to better themselves because maybe they are not having a good life back at home so they have no choice but to join the Army for a better life. According to the Defense ManPower Data Center only 0.4 percent of the United States population is in the active military as a whole(Chalabi,2015). The percentage of people who are active in the Army would probably be around 0.2 percent. People who are in the Army probably feel unique because not many people want to join. As a whole I view the members to be dedicated, dependable, and look out for each other and
The Vietnam War was a violent and costly war that needed many men to fight for its cause. These men are now known as the Vietnam veterans. Numerous veterans who fought in the war were injured or lost a comrade during battle. These soldiers fought to protect the United States and its people while risking their own lives. A lot of these brave men were either killed or injured and did not gain the respect they deserved until after the war. The Vietnam soldiers felt that they had a responsibility to protect their country and its people.
Too many who once wore our nation's uniform now sleep in our nation's streets. " As men and women serve this country, we often forget the importance of their sacrifices and how we can give back to them. According to student surveys, 80% of the thirty students surveyed know of someone who is or was a veteran, but only 57% of those veterans receive help.
Veterans are a hearty lot. They serve and sacrifice, and having the honor of wearing the uniform is enough thanks for most of them.
War is hell. War is misery, suffering, pain, and anguish. From the days of rocks and sticks to today’s high tech drones and aircraft carriers one thing above all others has remained the same; war is a terrifying, nightmarish endeavor. Unfortunately for those who fight for their nation, the battlefield does not remain in the far off land where the battle took place. In fact, those warriors bring back that battlefield, festering in the hearts and minds, sometimes long after their uniforms have been put in the closet to collect dust. It should come as no surprise that for a variety of reasons all stemming from combat experience, many of our nations Veterans will act in unconventional or perhaps even illegal ways, in an attempt to cope with the stress of their military service. It may be easy for some to say that these men and women, despite their service, are criminals and should be locked away like any other who breaks the law. However, if rehabilitation is truly a goal of our justice system it would not make any sense to take a group of offenders suffering from the side effects of combat experiences and throw them in prison, which is little better than combat anyway. This is why the advent of Veteran’s courts is so important. Due to their service, and the effects that PTSD and other service related conditions may have on their criminal behavior, Veteran’s courts are not only an honorable way to treat our nation’s defenders, but a way in which to protect them from the negative impact of incarceration. These courts, which are based off of drug and mental health courts, are designed to take less serious offenders, who offenses were related to their service connected conditions and keep them away from incarceration and into treatment (...
As time goes, the understanding of the day has changed as well. Much like the original concept of the Purple Heart being an award given for valor and merit before transitioning later to a medal for wounded service members, Veterans Day originated with the same concept as today’s Memorial Day. What is most important to realize is that regardless of what the true definition means to the observer, the purpose behind the day is to remind us all that people put their lives on the line in support of their countries and their fellow man. Their service, their sacrifice, and their dedication to something greater than themselves is honored across the
The purpose of Veterans Day is to honor veterans who have served and sacrificed for our nation. Nevertheless, nobody knows what veterans do or how they feel after separating from the military.
They’re teachers and doctors, engineers and entrepreneurs, social workers and community leaders. They serve in statehouses across the country and in Congress. As I tell small business owners and CEOs on a regular basis, if you want to get the job done, hire a vet. Every sector, every industry, every community in this country can benefit from the incredible talents of our veterans.
U.S. veterans have helped the life I and many others live in, in so many different ways. If it weren’t for them fighting in the war for our independence we might be in the country of England with a queen and were we don’t get to pick who leads us. Veterans have helped by fighting for getting rid of slavery, like if it wasn’t for them my step-dad might be working for some random slave owner I probably wouldn’t have met him. They helped find terrorists like Osama bin Laden, he might have still been out planning terrorism if veterans didn’t fight to find and kill him. To be a veteran means you had the courage and strength to fight for other people no matter the cost even when you knew you could’ve died out there.
The United States has thousands of veterans and many of them suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The care for veterans must be improved. Veteran care needs to be improved because they are not getting the proper care that they need, not receiving credit for their service, and they were willing to pay the ultimate price for freedom, yet people will not pay the price of time to help them.
“Hero,” what does this mean today? People have many different ways of using this word. The Webster Dictionary definition states, “a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability.” I look at the word “Hero” and think bravery, courage, and sacrifice. First, when you see or hear of the growing problem of bullies in the school system, you see a hero stand up now and again. I have seen this with my daughter, who once was bullied, but stood up for herself and for others. As a father, this made me feel proud that you’re raising a leader and not a follower. Secondly, the men and women that not only put their life on the line for our country once, but go back a second time or more. This is courage, not only for the soldiers themselves, but their families. I have many family and friends that have served or still serve in our military. The courage they face overseas is hard, but for most, the courage comes when they return home. Lastly, anyone that puts someone else or someone’s life in front of their own takes sacrifice. Our local, county, and state law enforcement do this every day. We see it on the news, or know someone that has witnessed this. For many they have lived the reality of the sacrifice of a loved one. So when I define the word “Hero,” I say look around, life is full of hero’s, it’s in use all.
Veterans play a huge role in America, without them we wouldn't have the freedom to do the things that we do. Many of the veterans lost their lives just fighting for our freedom. It seems pretty crazy, But they care about us and they worked hard to fight for us.
I am a United States military veteran; I am proud of my service, and the uniform I wore. I served in the Air Force from 2005-2009 and completed two deployments overseas. When I decided to enlist in the military I was lost in life; I was struggling to find myself. I was looking for a way to motivate myself, and discover what I really wanted to achieve in life. This was my reason for enlisting, however, every veteran has their own personal reasons to why they enlisted; love of country, money for school, family tradition, traveling the world, or learning a trade are just a few examples. However, it is equally important to realize that every veteran’s military journey is unique. Some veterans serve during a time of war, some see combat, some get injured, some repair jets, some drive tanks, some work in administration, and some serve in intelligence. Veterans are nurses, doctors, lawyers, and pilots. Some veterans return heroes whereas some return emotionally traumatized. Given that each military veteran’s experience is unique, it’s disconcerting to realize the portrayal of veterans in movies usually focus on certain negative stereotypes, and in effect is making it difficult
Being a soldier was a really tough life. In the end I hated doing the same thing day after day with no change in sight, I despised the leaders that didn 't take care of their subordinates, and most importantly, I couldn 't lead my soldiers from the front anymore. I 'll be the first one to say that joining the army was the best thing to happen to me. I have grown so much as a person and the lessons I learned are invaluable. In the end I realized the negative factors outweighed any possible benefit I might receive from continued service. It was time for me to
For hundreds of years, millions of people around the world have wanted to serve their country because they felt that it is the goal that they needed to do in their life. One of my objectives in life is that I honestly want to do in life has become a member of the US military. I want to join because my grandfather and my uncle were both in the USMC and I have always looked up to the both of them. A long time ago, I have thought of them as being heroes for what they have done because they have risked their lives to help protect this country. I feel that it is my life's plan that I need to take that path and follow in my relative's footsteps.