Winston Churchill once said, “Not to have an adequate Air Force in the present state of the world is to compromise the foundations of national freedom and independence” (Quotes about Everything). In this sense, the military is important to America, especially the Air Force. The Air Force provides security and safety to the people. Military lifestyles are usually not everybody’s first choice in the beginning. Particularly, the U.S. Air Force is not always is not always the first branch that comes to mind when thinking of the future. Most of the time, people come to conclusion of enlisting in any branch of the military because of an uncertainty of their future. “…I had no career or education goals, no plans; it’s just where my path took me” says Sergeant Nicholas Gega, recruiter of the United States Air Force (Gega). The U.S. Air Force offers economic safety and emotional stability.
Many people in the United States are currently unemployed; the rate is actually 9.1 percent (Statistics). That rate was increased approximately one year ago, until recently it has declined. For someone to be considered as unemployed , they either do not obtain a stable job, or they have not been employed for approximately four weeks after being laid off (Characteristics). When people look for jobs, they are desperate for anything that comes their way whether it is a full time, part time or even a job where people get paid under the table. Most of those people looking for stability usually do not look towards the military because of the unknown facts that state how beneficial it can really be for your life. The importance of having economical and emotional stability is reflected in the many branches of the military especially the Air Force.
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Since the conflict in Vietnam ended, the military has been an all-volunteer force. This means that generally people are in the military because they want to serve, albeit the motivation for service can vary across a wide spectrum of reasons.
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Air Force Special Operations The United States of America is a powerful and well known force throughout the world. It has become a superpower of nations in just about three hundred years, being one of the newest nations in existence today. Its military reaches out into several countries in the globe and holds a presence as a peacekeeper and wielder of democracy. Of the US military’s five branches, the Air Force is the ruler of the skies, keeping control of the earth’s aerospace. Without the Air Force Special Operations, the military could not complete operations as effectively or efficiently as it potentially could.
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The U.S. military is a strong force and body that protects and serves the American people. Many people support the military and some even disagree with it. What people forget is that without a military the U.S. would be totally over run by foreign countries claiming ground. The military also helps with the nation’s economy boosting the balance of money in the works. Families have trouble with members who serve since there is always chance that they never return but it is because of their service that we are still a free country. Even though the military causes pain to families when a loved one is lost, the U.S. needs a military because with a military the economy increases and that without a military we would be invaded by a dictator or foreign
The military life will straighten you out, in the best way, make you responsible, intelligent, teaches you survival skills. Not to mention all of the benefits that come with, for yourself and your future family. It opens your eyes to a whole new perspective, you will see how different life is in other places of the world, meet so many unique persons, live through tons upon tons of exhilarating experiences. I strongly believe you will come out a whole different person, a better version of you. Stronger, braver, confident. It's a whole different world out there, and I'm ready to see it from the front
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Conglomerates reportedly prefer staff who have military experience on their resumes and a career in the military offers good pensions, which are some of the few reasons why young women are joining the military.
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"A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living." When joining the military you must perform your best to protect our country. Tons of men and women around the world fight for the country and make a career out of it. There are three major branches and many different jobs to go with each one. Each have many specific tasks. (Robbie Hughes Interview)
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Going into the military isn’t all bad because you can learn all the stuff that American soldiers go through to protect America. We could learn not to take what they do lightly or for granted. Being in the military could be helpful if another country ever decided to try to invade America. No other country would want to invade a country where every man or woman that is there is trained for almost any situation. Not that many people would worry about break-ins or someone mugging them in an alley if everyone had discipline. There's no reason as to why able men and woman shouldn't be obliged to serve their country in times of warfare crisis and/or be prepared for hypothetical wartime. Not only that, but it provides a great amount of benefits, such as: physical conditioning, mental toughening and a chance to help promote equality between young men and women. There are so many immature, feeble-minded, snobbish people in the US nowadays who need to be taught a lesson or two
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... and the purpose of serving in a military branch of service. The reason for this is because certain individuals take the responsibility of being a U.S. Soldier as a typical 9-5 job and a reason for collecting a paycheck. Some also feel that the training is inadequate, repetitive and not allowing the individual to actually learn about combat situations and how to protect themselves.
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