Special Forces Operator
“De Oppresso Liber” translates to “Liberate the Oppressed.” One must interpret the connotation of that phrase, and harness that feeling in order to make a positive difference in this world. In the words of Ellie Weisel, “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented” (http://holocaust.hklaw.com/essays/2010/Kirstin_Ney.pdf). Everyone should strive to help those oppressed as it is not only a social, but more so a moral obligation to uphold a worldwide standard of living in the context of everyone deserves to be free of oppression and torment. An inspiring story that someone planning on entering this line of work should listen to is on that a …show more content…
In northern Vietnam, a young Army Specialist was with his element, five other men, conducting reconnaissance on the Vietcong when their cover was blown and whilst they were making a hasty retreat, the young Army Specialist selflessly stayed behind so that his men could make it back to safety. To most, the telling of that story is just that; a story. To the grandson however, it is a telling of honor, courage and valor. It exemplifies what a man is. For the grandson, that story set a foundation for a life-long pursuit of excellence and discipline in an attempt to be even close to the level of a man as that young Army Specialist was. Becoming a Special Forces operator, a Green Beret, one of the Army’s specialist in unconventional and guerilla warfare, is difficult to say the least. If one can pass the numerous amounts of rigorous and challenging schools required he will enjoy not only the experience and knowledge that he will learn but he will also enjoy a generous salary and benefits that supersede that of most other places and,
“De Oppresso Liber” translates to “Liberate the Oppressed.” One must interpret the connotation of that phrase, and harness that feeling in order to make a positive difference in this world. In the words of Ellie Weisel, “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented” (http://holocaust.hklaw.com/essays/2010/Kirstin_Ney.pdf). Everyone should strive to help those oppressed as it is not only a social, but more so a moral obligation to uphold a worldwide standard of living in the context of everyone deserves to be free of oppression and torment. An inspiring story that someone planning on entering this line of work should listen to is on that a …show more content…
In northern Vietnam, a young Army Specialist was with his element, five other men, conducting reconnaissance on the Vietcong when their cover was blown and whilst they were making a hasty retreat, the young Army Specialist selflessly stayed behind so that his men could make it back to safety. To most, the telling of that story is just that; a story. To the grandson however, it is a telling of honor, courage and valor. It exemplifies what a man is. For the grandson, that story set a foundation for a life-long pursuit of excellence and discipline in an attempt to be even close to the level of a man as that young Army Specialist was. Becoming a Special Forces operator, a Green Beret, one of the Army’s specialist in unconventional and guerilla warfare, is difficult to say the least. If one can pass the numerous amounts of rigorous and challenging schools required he will enjoy not only the experience and knowledge that he will learn but he will also enjoy a generous salary and benefits that supersede that of most other places and,