War has found itself home in each generation that has walked this earth. Whether the age group yearned for their parents to return safely or they themselves set foot to fight, age groups continue to find connections to militaristic conflict. My uncle, Nathan Gregg, was one of the many who found himself sacrificing his life for the country he called home. Nate has completed four tours and is currently serving his fifth. Since 2004, he has traveled to Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Iraq. He joined the United States National guard on March 8th, 1996. Nate decided on the National guard due to lesser commitment compared to active duty. Eight years later he was called in his first deployment. Nate wrung in the new year in 2005 by hitting foreign ground
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My uncle started by explaining the point of bootcamp; I had preconceived ideas that basic training involved hazing and lots of physical strain. While hazing is not the goal, Nate explained to me that there is a necessary means to break down the individual to build up the team. This is not to say that basic is easy, but more in the sense that physical, mental, and emotion exhaustion must occur before the platoon or group can be built up under the name of the United States Army. As a bystander to the US’s military efforts who sits comfortably at home, it is easy to lose the concept behind why these men and women decide to dedicate themselves to a cause that at times seems blurred with death and tragedy. In most cases war is death and tragedy, but it is also success, survival, compromise. Nate said that he continues to serve because, “ Serving my country and going after enemies is very rewarding. I haven't had any other jobs or things that have been as rewarding as putting on a uniform and serving.” We went on to discuss issues that the United State’s government has failed to answer. My uncle spoke on mental health upon return and what should be done to support our veterans. A main concern he shared was that the military …show more content…
With a new man in the Oval Office and heightened stress in global relations, the country sits in a place where nothing is certain. Since the attacks of the Twin Towers on September 11th, 2001, national security has been of the utmost importance. President Trump’s views very much align with protecting the United States, but many ask, to what cost? With variance in the telling of the same current events, the people of the United States are either uneducated or misinformed on the true results and actions overseas. Though some interactions must be kept secret, media plays a large role in national reception to certain actions. It is with this in mind that propaganda and yellow journalism find themselves home. In the World War II unit the effects of inaccurate media were seen through national morale and the orders that were passed in Congress. With big decisions on the horizon, the United States will once again be questioning the validity of their news. Another correlation was found when discussing supports that should be in place for returning soldiers. While the GI Bill provides education and assistance with mortgages, it now seems that there must be more relief for veterans suffering from mental illness. Not only should illnesses be treated, but the nation needs to see a shift of focus and attention to assisting the ones of left home so not everyone had
My uncle started by explaining the point of bootcamp; I had preconceived ideas that basic training involved hazing and lots of physical strain. While hazing is not the goal, Nate explained to me that there is a necessary means to break down the individual to build up the team. This is not to say that basic is easy, but more in the sense that physical, mental, and emotion exhaustion must occur before the platoon or group can be built up under the name of the United States Army. As a bystander to the US’s military efforts who sits comfortably at home, it is easy to lose the concept behind why these men and women decide to dedicate themselves to a cause that at times seems blurred with death and tragedy. In most cases war is death and tragedy, but it is also success, survival, compromise. Nate said that he continues to serve because, “ Serving my country and going after enemies is very rewarding. I haven't had any other jobs or things that have been as rewarding as putting on a uniform and serving.” We went on to discuss issues that the United State’s government has failed to answer. My uncle spoke on mental health upon return and what should be done to support our veterans. A main concern he shared was that the military …show more content…
With a new man in the Oval Office and heightened stress in global relations, the country sits in a place where nothing is certain. Since the attacks of the Twin Towers on September 11th, 2001, national security has been of the utmost importance. President Trump’s views very much align with protecting the United States, but many ask, to what cost? With variance in the telling of the same current events, the people of the United States are either uneducated or misinformed on the true results and actions overseas. Though some interactions must be kept secret, media plays a large role in national reception to certain actions. It is with this in mind that propaganda and yellow journalism find themselves home. In the World War II unit the effects of inaccurate media were seen through national morale and the orders that were passed in Congress. With big decisions on the horizon, the United States will once again be questioning the validity of their news. Another correlation was found when discussing supports that should be in place for returning soldiers. While the GI Bill provides education and assistance with mortgages, it now seems that there must be more relief for veterans suffering from mental illness. Not only should illnesses be treated, but the nation needs to see a shift of focus and attention to assisting the ones of left home so not everyone had