Analysis Of Thank You For Your Service By David Finkel

David Finkel’s Thank You For Your Service begins with Adam Schumann’s narration about the war and the mental illnesses he acquired as a result, however many other veterans have similar mental illnesses due to war. The mental illnesses of war veterans existed before Adam Schumann, but Schumann and other veterans felt ashamed to admit the troubles, the dreams, and the horrors they faced. Once statistician’s gathered the increasing war veteran suicide rate statistics, the general public recognized that just because a veteran may not have physical injuries does not mean the veterans do not have other wounds. The sacrifices soldiers make for Americans to ensure our safety usually have a detrimental effect on soldiers both physically and mentally. A Soldier’s physical injuries consist of broken arms, legs, …show more content…
The government provided pamphlets to the soldiers on mental diseases prior to contract signing and provided a class for soldiers to attend to increase awareness for soldiers in combat of the dangers of mental illnesses, however a thorough process in which present mental illnesses are evaluated should be in place to evaluate soldiers before sending them off to the front lines. The government also holds an annual fishing trip that Adam attended for war veterans and their families to show them that other Americans support and appreciate their veterans. There is also a nationwide PTSD awareness month in which the risks and effects of PTSD are discussed to provide Americans with information and inform the general public about soldier’s struggles. Lastly, a signing bonus is offered to newly enlisted soldiers to compensate for the fighting soldiers will